Upholsterer - Ottoman

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Conover, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition

Position Summary: Upholster inside and outside of ottoman utilizing knowledge of upholstery procedures.

Position Responsibilities:

• Transports ottoman to and from work station.
• Lifts ottoman onto bucks.
• Applies materials involved to cover inside of piece by using staple gun, staple puller, scissors and regulator.
• Removes ottoman from bucks.
• Responsible for fixing their own repairs before starting on new piece.
• Maintains neat and orderly work station.
• Properly stores tools and supplies at the end of each shift.
• Wears required safety glasses; works safely and reports unsafe conditions to Dept. Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor.

Essential

Skills and Experience:

• Must be knowledgeable in upholstery methods and be able to complete job to quality specifications.
• English required to read tickets and job notes.
• Must have ability to learn quickly and recognize parts.

Physical demands and work environment:

• Lift / Carry:
  Lifting in Excess of 50 lbs.; team lift greater weights. Must be able to lift/remove frame from scissor lift.
• Standing:
  Must be able to stand 8+ hours.
• Reach / Handle:
  Repetitive motions pinching and pulling of fabric and leather.
• Environment:
  
  Indoors, environmentally controlled – 100%.
• Automation:
  
  Scissor lift for positioning.
• Tool Usage:
  
  Required to use staple gun and scissors the entire shift.
• Vision:
  
  Color Determination, observation of patterns, fabric textures and dye tones for quality control.
• Near Acuity:
  Requires close vision of less than 3 feet, with or without corrective lenses, for precision.