Upholsterer I - Day shift

Boston Whaler • Edgewater, FL

280d • $18 - $27

About The Position

The Upholsterer is to perform a wide variety of tasks in a boat manufacturing facility. Fabrication tasks performed may include sewing, upholstering, assembling, fitting, and cutting material. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Requirements

• Ability to read and understand production schedule and maintain time studies for production status and communication
• Ability to read and understand job descriptions and prints
• Ability to read and understand measuring equipment
• Ability to operate sewing machine, staple guns, nail guns, da sander, snap set, hammers, hot-knife cutters, and other industrial equipment
• Working knowledge of procedures, instructions, and documents as it relates to the quality system
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be able to adapt to changing requirements in a positive and proactive way
• Must be flexible to work extended hours to support the requirements of the business
• Must always possess the desire and ambition to work safely and report all hazards to their supervisor immediately
• Must understand basic terminology such as OSHA, DEP, and other regulatory agencies
• Must be able to understand and complete the OSHA questionnaire, pass spirometer test, and physically wear a respirator where required
• Must be able to physically handle the requirements of the job, including lifting, bending, climbing stairs, standing, etc., with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to understand all safety related document and worksite rules and practices, equipment operating instructions, documented safety management systems, and health and safety requirements

Responsibilities

• Assemble tack and fine tune marine seating components
• Sews various fabrics including vinyl and clear vinyl from patterns or measurements
• Ability to troubleshoot to solve sewing/upholstery problems
• Discuss complications or assembly line slowdowns with supervisors and brainstorm solutions for increased productivity
• Ability to top stitch and create new patterns
• Able to switch jobs whenever needed to help in the absence of other team members
• Install foam cushioning onto seating substrates
• Wrap foam cushioning with sewn vinyl skins
• Align seams and seating features
• Ensure products meet quality standards
• Inspect substrates and skins for defects and address as needed prior to upholstery application
• Other duties, as assigned

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid vacation
• 401k (up to 4% match)
• Health Savings Account (with company contribution)
• Wellbeing program
• Product purchase discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED