Trade Apprentice- Cutting Department

Living Spaces • La Mirada, CA

1d • $17 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Trade Apprentice is an entry-level role designed to provide hands-on training and skill development in the upholstery or cutting trades. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, gaining proficiency in essential techniques, tools, and processes required for cutting materials or upholstering furniture with precision and craftsmanship.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of fabric and use of upholstery or cutting hand tools is a plus.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience with tools and equipment used in upholstery or cutting, such as staple guns, sewing machines, and foam cutters.
• Gain expertise in upholstering furniture, including stretching, fitting, and securing materials over frames, and performing repairs or restorations.
• Study and practice different upholstery methods, including tufting, pleating, and padding.
• Learn to accurately cut to specifications, contributing to the overall quality and craftsmanship of the final product.
• Train on how to accurately measure and mark materials before cutting, ensuring precision and adherence to design plans.
• Learn to inspect cut pieces for accuracy and quality, adjusting as needed to meet standards.
• Work with and learn from senior upholsterers or senior cutters in various tasks, including measuring and cutting fabric.
• Help with the assembly and disassembly of furniture pieces.
• Select and prepare materials, such as fabrics, leathers, and padding, for upholstery projects.
• Learn to maintain an organized inventory of supplies and tools.
• Learn how to inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and customer specifications.
• Assist in making adjustments and repairs as needed.
• Participate in ongoing training sessions and workshops to improve trade-specific knowledge and skills.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and keep work area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Conducts operations in a manner that promotes safety.

Benefits

• Medical (full-time only)
• Dental (full-time only)
• Vision (full-time only)
• 401(k) with Company match (full and part-time)
• Vacation (full-time only or as otherwise required by applicable law)
• Paid Sick Leave (full and part-time)
• Flex or Health Spending Account (for eligible full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program (full and part-time)
• Holiday pay (full-time only)
• Life insurance (full-time only)

What This Job Offers

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