Upholsterer - Manufacturing - Conover, NC

Job Opportunity

Symbiotic Services is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization that has grown from a small team to over 600 employees. The company maintains a strong, family-oriented culture and values its workforce as its greatest asset. With team members representing 35 countries, diversity and global perspective are key strengths driving operational excellence.

Job Title:

Upholster

Location:

Conover, North Carolina, United States, 28613

Job Type: Full time

Industry: Manufacturing

Work Experience:

1-3 years

Pay: $18–$20/hr - Starting Pay

Primary Responsibilities:

• Upholster fabric and leather furniture
• Secure materials using staple guns, air ratchets, and drills
• Match cover materials to appropriate furniture frames
• Upholster all frame components according to specifications
• Read and follow production instructions, including details such as leg color, welt, tack, springs, and other custom requirements
• Correct defects such as crooked seams or staple inconsistencies
• Perform visual quality inspections on completed work
• Complete additional duties as assigned by the supervisor

Essential Job Functions:

• Frequently lift furniture ranging from 10–75 lbs
• Occasional bending, pushing, and pulling
• Frequent overhead reaching while operating a 10 lb air gun
• Continuous standing for 8–10 hour shifts

Requirements:

• Must be able to safely use air tools including:
  Staple gun, Air racket, Drill, Blower
• Ability to work with welt on front post
• Ability to assemble frame and or mechanisms to the frames as required
• Ability to inspect work as being upholstered and this includes sewing mistakes and bad leather or fabric
• Physical strength to pull hard materials onto the frame for long periods of time
• Must check seams and quality when a piece is complete

Benefits:

• Competitive health plans (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Life Insurance & Short/Long Term Disability at no cost to you
• Wellness Program to save you money on health premiums
• 401(k) with a company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Center with free Personal Trainers onsite
• Holiday, Vacation, and Personal pay
• Fun Monthly Employee Events
• Recognition to our employees who are Veterans
• Annual Service Awards
• Community Events
• Scholarship Program for children