Upholsterer Job Tucson area,Arizona USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: Upholsterer 1
Job Description

Position: Upholsterer 1

Department: Facilities

Job Summary:

Performs upholstery work, such as the repair and replacement of damaged or worn upholstery. This is the first in a series of three (3) classifications. Incumbents are supervised closely and generally do not make independent decisions or judgments.

Duties and Responsibilities (specific areas of responsibility include but are not limited to):

Inspects, repairs, rebuilds, and re-covers damaged or worn upholstery furniture such as chairs and booths; may also construct some pieces.
Repairs or replaces gaming table covers per department specifications.
Repairs furniture frames and refinishes exposed wood.
Examines frames, upholstery, springs, and webbing to locate defects.
Removes covering, webbing, padding, and/or defective springs from pieces, using appropriate tools.
Adjusts or replaces webbing, padding, and/or springs, and secures them in place.
Sews tears or rips with needle and thread.
Attaches bindings or applies solutions to edges of cut material to prevent raveling.
Pulls tacks or staples from defective upholstery using appropriate tools, and removes upholstery from frame; tacks, sews, or staples replacement upholstery to frame.
Attaches fasteners, grommets, buttons, buckles, ornamental trim, and other accessories to covers or frames, using appropriate tools.
Builds furniture up with loose fiber stuffing, cotton, felt, and/or foam padding to form smooth rounded surfaces.
Draws cutting lines on material following patterns, templates, sketches, or blueprints, using items such as chalk and pencils.
Fits, installs, and secures material on frames, using appropriate tools.
Interweaves and fastens strips of webbing to the backs and undersides of furniture, using small hand tools and fasteners.
Stretches webbing and fabric, using webbing stretchers.
Operates a sewing machine to join cut fabric parts to fabricate upholstery coverings.
Cuts coverings from bolts of cloth, using part removed as pattern; takes defective parts to designated staff to have replacement parts cut to specifications.
Accomplishes a variety of finishing work by cutting, gluing, installing foam padding and reading measurements; performs other finish work as needed.
Picks up and delivers furniture.
Maintains an inventory of equipment and supplies to be able to respond to work requests in a timely manner.
Consults with supervisor on projects and priorities.
Performs all functions in accordance with departmental as well as the Gaming Enterprise Division's (GED) policies and procedures.
Works with other team members to complete assigned tasks, as necessary.
Operates hand and power tools in a safe, efficient manner to accomplish assigned duties.
Performs mathematical calculations; understands and uses drawings to fulfill duties, when necessary.
Maintains assigned work area and equipment in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
Maintains cleanliness of work areas throughout the shift practicing clean-as-you-go procedures.
Follows established safety and security policies and procedures including reporting accidents, injuries, and unsafe working conditions immediately to a supervisor.
Performs all functions in accordance with departmental and the GED's policies and procedures.
Attends periodic departmental and GED meetings; attends professional and personal development training programs.
Displays a diplomatic, polished, and professional demeanor in the workplace.
Ensures uniform and personal appearance is clean and professional.
Must be able to read and follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals, supplies, and materials; uses as directed.
Supports and enforces departmental as well as the GED's policies and procedures, and applicable regulatory policies, such as completion of Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Turns in found articles in accordance with Facilities and GED policies and procedures.
Attends periodic departmental and GED meetings; attends professional and personal development training programs.
Ensures uniform and personal appearance is clean and professional.
Follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Maintains and repairs related equipment.
Must be able to monitor inventory and supply levels; procures and inventories supplies, equipment, and materials as necessary or directed.
Performs skilled maintenance and carpentry tasks which, depending on area of assignment, may include; installing, maintaining, and repairing equipment; performing journey-level repairs.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Essential functions of the position:

Must be able to lift, carry, and move up to twenty-five (25) pounds, frequently lift, carry, and move up to fifty (50) pounds and occasionally lift, carry, and move up to 100 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to move heavy objects (50 pounds or more) long distances (more than 20 feet), with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to independently push, pull upholstery material (maximum weight up to 100…