Master Upholsterer

Master Upholsterer

The Master Upholsterer serves as a technical resource for the team regarding best practices regarding upholstery, in addition to meeting their individual production goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Communicate any inventory or quality issues on the shop floor to inventory specialist and department supervisor.
• Inspect work areas to ensure safe operational performance and utilization.
• Serve as a technical resource and train employees in the work cell on proper procedures and work tasks.
• Inspecting the work done in Cutting, Sewing, FPR and Upholstery.
• Assist engineering with all upholstered product development.
• Upholstery technical support.
• Effectively communicate deadlines, and safety practices
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Expert level knowledge of furniture upholstery.
• Read a ruler
• Has knowledge of critical principles required with upholstery and sewing.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team and as an individual contributor.
• Thorough understanding of, or the ability to quickly learn production equipment.
• Strong listening, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-orientation and the ability to multi-task.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to build effective work relationships
• Ability to adhere to the company's attendance policy, including regular and punctual attendance.

Education/

Experience:

• High school or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 5 years of real-world experience upholstering all types of furniture.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending, reaching, and twisting.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds unassisted. (Assisted lifting required for lifting over 30 pounds)

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Norix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Drug Free Workplace:
Norix is a Drug Free Workplace where post-offer applicants are subject to testing. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test.

E-Verify:
Norix participates in the E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.