Upholstery Trimmer – Furniture Manufacturing

Full time | Symbiotic Services | United States

Posted On 11/06/2026

Furniture

Work Experience 1-3 years

City Conover

State/Province North Carolina

28613

Recruitment Firm: Symbiotic Services

Job Title: Upholstery Trimmer

Department: Trimming / Furniture Manufacturing

Industry: Furniture Manufacturing / Upholstery

Employment Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Experience

Required:

Minimum 5 Years

Symbiotic Services is seeking experienced and detail-oriented Upholstery Trimmers for a confidential client specializing in upholstered furniture manufacturing.

The Upholstery Trimmer will be responsible for installing, repairing, and finishing exterior upholstery components on furniture frames using fabric, padding materials, and specialized upholstery tools.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in furniture trimming, strong technical skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional craftsmanship while maintaining production efficiency and quality standards.

Perform exterior upholstery trimming, installation, repair, and replacement on furniture components.

Fit, align, stretch, and secure fabric materials onto wooden furniture frames.

Apply fabric and polyester padding materials to furniture frames using appropriate hand and powered tools.

Operate pneumatic tools, air tools, staple guns, and other upholstery equipment safely and efficiently.

Ensure proper alignment of upholstery materials and furniture components for accurate assembly.

Follow established trimming techniques and furniture manufacturing procedures.

Complete upholstery repairs and adjustments while maintaining quality and production requirements.

Inspect completed trimming work to ensure compliance with established quality standards.

Identify and correct fabric alignment issues, installation defects, and upholstery inconsistencies.

Perform necessary repairs and rework on assigned furniture components.

Maintain high standards of workmanship, accuracy, and production efficiency.

Minimize material waste and prevent recurring quality issues.

Meet daily production targets while maintaining consistent quality standards.

Use computers and handheld scan guns to record and track production activities.

Maintain accurate production tracking information.

Keep workstations clean, organized, and free of unnecessary materials.

Maintain hand tools, air tools, and upholstery equipment in proper working condition.

Follow established workplace safety procedures and equipment operating guidelines.

Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Collaborate with production supervisors and team members to maintain efficient workflow.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum 5 years of furniture trimming experience.

Proven experience performing exterior upholstery trimming, fabric installation, and furniture finishing.

Strong knowledge of fabric application, upholstery assembly, and furniture frame construction.

Proficiency in operating hand tools, pneumatic tools, air tools, and staple guns.

Ability to align and secure fabric and padding materials accurately onto wooden furniture frames.

Basic computer knowledge and ability to use production tracking equipment.

Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality craftsmanship.

Ability to maintain productivity while meeting established quality standards.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.

Flexibility to work overtime as required.