Industrial Sewing & Upholstery Associate

Sauder Manufacturing was founded in 1945 as a Church furniture Company. We have a rich history in crafting solid wood into beautiful, enduring, quality furniture and today that is blended with modern technology and a strong customer focus.

Sauder Manufacturing Co. sells in four strategic markets: Healthcare Furniture for Acute Care Hospitals, Education Furniture for colleges and universities, Worship furniture for churches, synagogues, courthouses  and furniture for human services markets which is a diverse network of agencies providing residential housing to many individuals. At Sauder Manufacturing, how do we do our work----new technology, new products and new ideas----changes constantly---but our values----how we treat our customers, suppliers and each other----never change.

SCHEDULE:  Monday - Friday - 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Position Summary: 

Upholstery Associate II will apply fabric and foam to seating and lounge furniture for the Worship, Education, Healthcare and Human Services Markets.

• Apply fabric and foam to chairs, pews, kneelers, seats and backs
• Stapling upholstery products
• Stuffing upholstery product
• Sewing upholstery product
• Operate spray guns to apply adhesive
• Trainer
• Mastered upholstery cell or proficient in most of cell

Location Specific Details:

Archbold:

• Ability to read and comprehend work orders
• Cutting pew and chair fabric
• Operate radial arm and chop saws
• Reading and interpreting measurements

Position Requirements:

• Must be detail-oriented
• Regular lifting and maneuvering and positioning of product up to 40 lbs.
• Operate various upholstery machines
  • Presses, stretchers, staple gun, screw guns, and power shears
• Operate handheld pneumatic staple guns
• Operate industrial sewing machine
• Requires reaching, pulling and stretching of fabric.
• Requires full shift of standing, walking, bending and lifting
• Able to read, write and follow instructions, both written and verbal
• Able to assist in training employees
• 5-S audits and daily cleaning   
• Ensures a safe working environment by conforming to all safety guidelines including, but not limited to, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Experience and Knowledge Required:

• High school diploma or GED preferred 
• Previous Manufacturing Experience preferred 
• Previous Upholstery Experience required

Key Attributes Required:

• A self-starting, goal-oriented, customer-focused individual who takes personal accountability and acts in accordance with the Company’s Values

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend and lift overhead up to 8 hours at a time.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to work on shop floor production.  Personal protective equipment such as eye protection and ear protection may be required in the shop floor environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Sauder Manufacturing Co. is an equal opportunity employer and gives equal consideration for employment to all qualified applicants.