Upholsterer

 JOB TITLE:       Upholsterer

DEPARTMENT:  Upholstery

FLSA STATUS:   Non-Exempt

 SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Upholstery Supervisor, the upholsterer is primarily responsible for building a piece of furniture from the frame to the finished piece.   Upholsterers need to utilize the best production methods and produce the best quality products possible.

 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Upholster furniture to conform smoothly around furniture frame
• Secure and fit material onto frames using staples and other tools in a piecework environment.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must have experience in the furniture industry
• Must have knowledge of fabrics and upholstery methods
• Attention to details
• Ability to work independently
• Experience inspecting structures and material to identify errors or defects
• Adhere to our safety policy on PPE at all times

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years of upholstery experience