Upholsterer Insider – 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

Department: Upholstery

Industry: Furniture Manufacturing / Upholstery

Employment Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Experience

Required:

Minimum 5 Years

Symbiotic Services is seeking experienced and skilled Upholsterer Insiders for a confidential client specializing in high-end residential furniture manufacturing.

The Upholsterer Insider will be responsible for manufacturing, repairing, and replacing upholstery on premium household furniture. This position involves fitting, aligning, installing, and securing fabric and leather materials onto wooden furniture frames using manual and powered upholstery tools.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands‑on furniture upholstery experience, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering superior craftsmanship while meeting production requirements.

• Manufacture, repair, and replace upholstery for high‑end household furniture.
• Fit, install, stretch, align, and secure fabric and leather materials onto wooden furniture frames.
• Operate hand tools, pneumatic tools, air tools, staple guns, and other upholstery equipment.
• Align furniture components and upholstery materials to ensure proper assembly and finishing.
• Follow established upholstery manufacturing techniques and production procedures.
• Ensure accurate material placement and secure attachment of upholstery components.
• Maintain consistent workmanship while meeting production expectations.

• Inspect upholstery materials and completed furniture components for quality and accuracy.
• Verify proper fabric alignment, material tension, and secure installation.
• Identify and correct upholstery defects and assembly inconsistencies.
• Maintain high standards of craftsmanship throughout the manufacturing process.
• Minimize material waste and rework through accurate and efficient upholstery techniques.

• Complete assigned upholstery tasks according to production schedules.
• Work independently while collaborating with production supervisors and team members.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation.
• Follow established manufacturing safety procedures and equipment operating guidelines.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate material concerns, equipment issues, and production challenges.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Minimum 5 years of Furniture Upholsterer Insider experience.
• Proven experience manufacturing, repairing, or replacing upholstery on household furniture.
• Strong knowledge of fabric and leather upholstery installation techniques.
• Proficiency in operating hand tools, air tools, pneumatic tools, and staple guns.
• Ability to align and secure upholstery materials accurately onto wooden furniture frames.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality craftsmanship.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a manufacturing team.
• Availability to work full‑time and overtime as required.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience manufacturing high‑end residential upholstered furniture.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience working in a production‑oriented furniture manufacturing environment.

• Inside Furniture Upholstery
• High‑End Furniture Manufacturing
• Furniture Upholstery Repair & Replacement
• Fabric & Leather Installation
• Upholstery Assembly
• Fabric Alignment & Material…