Commercial / Hospitality Furniture Upholsterer

Avis Furniture Company•Kansas City, MO

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Avis Furniture Company, a long-established manufacturer of hospitality and restaurant furnishings since 1959, is looking for an experienced Furniture Upholsterer to join our production team working on commercial and hospitality projects. This role is ideal for a skilled upholsterer who takes pride in quality work and can take projects from shop drawings and work orders through final upholstery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. We are proud of the strong team we’ve built. The average tenure of our employees is over 14 years, and many team members have built long-term careers with Avis Furniture. We are looking for a skilled upholsterer who takes pride in craftsmanship and enjoys seeing a project through from raw materials to finished product, and who is comfortable handling projects from pattern layout and cutting, through final upholstery and finishing.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years experience in commercial or residential upholstery
Ability to operate standard upholstery equipment and basic power tools
Working knowledge of pattern making, tufting, channeling, marking, and related upholstery techniques
Ability to work within a just-in-time production environment
Ability to lift 50 lbs unassisted

Nice To Haves

Detail-oriented and safety-focused
Ability to work with minimal oversight
Strong ability to follow directions and interpret drawings and work orders
Clear communication skills
Positive team-oriented attitude
Willingness to learn other areas of the manufacturing process

Responsibilities

Read and interpret shop drawings and work orders
Complete upholstery projects from start to finish, including cutting, sewing, prep work, marking, and upholstering
Work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Follow company policies and safety standards
Work as part of the production team to maintain high quality and efficiency