Inside Upholsterer

Ethan Allen Global • Maiden, NC

274d • Remote

About The Position

The Inside Upholsterer position involves performing a variety of operations to assemble and upholster portions of fully upholstered furniture. The role requires moving frame assemblies from a roller conveyor to an upholstery lift and performing assigned duties using air stapling equipment, hand tools, templates, and measuring devices. The upholsterer will work on various models to shape and form the upholstery for a specific appearance, fit, and trim.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of experience.
• Ability to read and follow directions (verbal and written).
• Basic math skills: counting, adding, subtracting.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds individually and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Must have hand to eye coordination.
• Must be organized and able to multi-task.
• Must be able to complete job duties in a timely manner.
• Ability to pay close attention to details.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Flexible to changing work stations as business dictates.
• Work and make decisions with minimum supervision.
• Overtime as required, including Saturday.

Responsibilities

• Use transfer cart to move assembled frame from conveyor to upholstery lift.
• Staple filler material (foam) to the frame using a pneumatic staple gun.
• Cut excessive filler material from the frame using scissors.
• Attach fabric/leather to the frame with a pneumatic staple gun, ensuring a proper fit.
• Smooth out seams in the upholstered product using a regulator (ice pick).
• Trim excessive fabric around the finished wood portions of the frame with a box cutter.
• Occasionally lift frames off the assembly conveyor for repairs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Management of Companies and Enterprises
• Education Level: High school or GED