Master Upholsterer

Norix Group Inc • West Chicago, IL

8d • $24 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Master Upholsterer serves as a technical resource for the team regarding best practices in upholstery, in addition to meeting their individual production goals. This role involves inspecting work areas, training employees, assisting with product development, and providing technical support for upholstery.

Norix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test and participation in the E-Verify system.

Requirements

• Expert level knowledge of furniture upholstery.
• Ability to read a ruler.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• Inspect the work done in Cutting, Sewing, FPR and Upholstery.
• Assist engineering with all upholstered product development.
• Provide upholstery technical support.
• Effectively communicate deadlines and safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED