Automotive Upholsterer

Canepa•Santa Cruz, CA

6d•$38•Onsite

About The Position

Are you an experienced Upholsterer ? Canepa is expanding our department and looking for an expert-level auto upholsterer to join our team. Candidates must have experience in high-end luxury restoration upholstery work with a keen attention to detail and accuracy. Your skills must be top notch and produce extremely high-quality results. We are looking for someone who takes direction well and completes the job with limited supervision. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for someone who is dedicated to producing work that will add and sustain value for generations to come!

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of high-quality upholstery experience required
Candidates must have some formal education or training in upholstery work, automotive preferred.
Knowledge of materials (leathers, fabrics, carpets, padding, threads, headliners, convertible tops, and backing materials, etc.)
Understanding of each material's suitability for the given application.
Knowledge of upholstery machinery and equipment.
Ability to produce Concourse quality upholstery work.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of vintage upholstery production techniques and materials to produce period correct reproductions.
Experience with a wide variety of marques; German, Italian and American.

Responsibilities

All aspects of interior or upholstery restoration, replacement, and repair; from floor to roof, seats, trim and lining.
Highly customized installations and precision vintage restoration.
Convertible soft top installation.
Versatility in working with a wide variety of premium quality upholstery materials.
Extensive use of sewing machines and application of various techniques.
Hand-crafted upholstery work required.
Use of tools and equipment; including drills.