Padder Day

FACTORY UNLIKE ANY OTHER
  
The American Leather factory is unique in the furniture industry. It allows us to create custom luxury furniture in Dallas, Texas, and deliver it to consumers' homes via our retail partners in about 30 days. Blending the best in technology, efficiency systems, and state-of-the-art craftsmanship allows us to offer the most beautiful styles, innovative mechanisms, and various custom options.

Each valued operations team member is key to upholding American Leather's commitment to quality, workmanship, and service. We look forward to receiving your application to join our exceptional team.

Under the direction of the Wood Shop Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor, the Padder is responsible for the safe and efficient upholstery of foam and soft padding to wood frames using water-based adhesives, staple guns, and other hand tools. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives frames from the framing area
• Ensures the frame label and foam label match
• Attaches soft padding and foam to frames, ensuring all areas are covered
• Operates hand tools such as staple guns and spray guns
• Counts and reports rejected foam (notify the assistant supervisor)
• Conducts a quality check on the finished frame 
• Clean and maintain the work area

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Flexibility to work various parts based on production demands 
• Ability to work collaboratively among all departments 
• Attention to detail 
• Ability to work in a non-conditioned work environment
• Ability to work with strict deadlines
• Ability to work in a production environment using safety equipment, including 
• Protective eyewear, earplugs and safety gloves, and masks as required

Some great perks and benefits you will receive:

• Competitive compensation and health insurance include medical, dental, vision, life, short/long-term disability, a flexible spending account, and a 401k plan. We also have an onsite wellness/fitness center that includes free personal training 2 times a week and yoga sessions once a week.