Industrial Sewing & Upholstery Associate

Sauder Manufacturing•Archbold, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Upholstery Associate II will apply fabric and foam to seating and lounge furniture for the Worship, Education, Healthcare and Human Services Markets. Apply fabric and foam to chairs, pews, kneelers, seats and backs. Stapling upholstery products, stuffing upholstery product, sewing upholstery product, and operating spray guns to apply adhesive. The role requires the ability to read and comprehend work orders, cut pew and chair fabric, operate radial arm and chop saws, and read and interpret measurements.

Requirements

Must be detail-oriented
Regular lifting and maneuvering and positioning of product up to 40 lbs.
Operate various upholstery machines: Presses, stretchers, staple gun, screw guns, and power shears
Operate handheld pneumatic staple guns
Operate industrial sewing machine
Requires reaching, pulling and stretching of fabric.
Requires full shift of standing, walking, bending and lifting
Able to read, write and follow instructions, both written and verbal
Previous Upholstery Experience required
A self-starting, goal-oriented, customer-focused individual who takes personal accountability and acts in accordance with the Company’s Values

Nice To Haves

Trainer Mastered upholstery cell or proficient in most of cell
High school diploma or GED preferred
Previous Manufacturing Experience preferred

Responsibilities

Apply fabric and foam to chairs, pews, kneelers, seats and backs
Stapling upholstery products
Stuffing upholstery product
Sewing upholstery product
Operate spray guns to apply adhesive
Read and comprehend work orders
Cut pew and chair fabric
Operate radial arm and chop saws
Reading and interpreting measurements
Assist in training employees
5-S audits and daily cleaning
Ensures a safe working environment by conforming to all safety guidelines including, but not limited to, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE)