UPHOLSTERY TRAINEE

Position Responsibilities:

• Trainees will be responsible for an investment of time and dedication into learning the craft of upholstery (insider) or trimming (outsider). Trainee will be evaluated upon completion of initial training period for graduation into the final stages of the training program.  Trainees will be responsible for learning how to accurately and efficiently:

Upholster- tear down, application of arms, seats, and backs, knowledge of styles and products, maintain high levels of quality while increasing speed and output.

Trimmer - tear down, application of skirts, application of out-arms and out-backs, double welt and exposed wood, Introduction to brass nailing, and application of panels and bullion.

**Will be responsible for the purchase of required tools needed.

**Current position will not be held and all trainees must assume a certain level of risk into entering the program.  Vanguard is offering an opportunity for advancement and trainees must be invested into the program.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Need basic knowledge of furniture
• Staple gun experience desired
• Has demonstrated a willingness to learn and a high level of cooperation
• Need to have been a employed for a minimum of one year
• Excellent Attendance Record
• Good work history – verified by current and prior managers
   
   

Valued but not Required Skills and Experience:

• Previous knowledge and experience in the furniture manufacturing.