Skirt Upholsterer
Listed on 2026-01-02
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Assembly
Position Summary
Perform a variety of operations to assemble and upholster portions of fully upholstered furniture. Move frame a ssembly from roller conveyor to upholstery lift and perform assigned duties using air stapling equipment, hand tools, templates, and measuring devices. Work on a variety of models to shape and form the upholstery for a specific appearance, fit and trim.
- Use transfer cart to move assembled frame from conveyor to upholstery lift. The upholstery lift (scissor lift) is pneumatically powered and controlled by a foot pedal. Proper bending techniques should be used when moving the transfer cart to prevent strains.
Staple filler material (foam) to the frame. A Pneumatic staple gun is used to perform this task. Safety glasses are required to prevent any possible reflections from hitting the employee’s eye. Repetitive motion is a potential hazard from the triggering motion.
Use scissors to cut excessive filler material from the frame.
The pneumatic staple gun is used again to attach fabric/leather to the frame. The non-trigger hand is used to pull and stretch thefabric/leather to ensure the desired fit.
- The seams in the upholstered product are smoothed out and tucked by the use of a regulator (ice pick) for a crisp finished appearance.
Excessive fabric is trimmed off around the finished wood portions of the frame with a box cutter (razor blade).
Occasional lifting is required to sit frames off of the assembly conveyor due to repairs.
Job Requirements- High School diploma or equivalent
- Minimum one year experience.
- Ability to read and follow directions (verbal and written).
- Basic math skills: counting adding, subtracting
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds individually and up to 100 pounds with assistance
- Must have hand to eye coordination
- Must be organized and able to multi-task
- Must be able to complete job duties in timely manner
- Ability to pay close attention to details
- Excellent attendance record
- Flexible to changing work stations as business dictates
- Work and make decisions with minimum supervision
- Overtime as required, including Saturday
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