Upholsterer Insider – Furniture Manufacturing

Symbiotic Services • Conover, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Symbiotic Services is recruiting experienced Upholsterer Insiders for a confidential client specializing in high-end residential furniture manufacturing. The role manufactures, repairs, and replaces upholstery on premium household furniture by fitting, aligning, installing, and securing fabric and leather onto wooden furniture frames using manual and powered upholstery tools. The position calls for extensive hands-on upholstery experience, attention to detail, and high-quality craftsmanship while meeting production requirements.

The Upholsterer Insider inspects materials and completed components, corrects defects and assembly inconsistencies, and maintains quality and efficient production. The employee completes assigned tasks to production schedules, works independently and with supervisors and teammates, maintains a clean and safe workstation, follows manufacturing and equipment safety procedures, supports Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, and communicates material, equipment, and production concerns. Additional duties may be assigned.

This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM, with occasional Friday work from 6:00 AM–10:00 AM, for approximately 40–45 hours per week. Saturdays are not worked; overtime may be required based on production demands. The work is in an active furniture manufacturing environment and includes standing and operating tools for up to 10 hours per shift, lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds, and repetitive hand, wrist, arm, and shoulder movements.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of Furniture Upholsterer Insider experience.
• Proven experience manufacturing, repairing, or replacing upholstery on household furniture.
• Strong knowledge of fabric and leather upholstery installation techniques.
• Proficiency operating hand tools, air tools, pneumatic tools, and staple guns.
• Ability to align and secure upholstery materials accurately onto wooden furniture frames.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality craftsmanship.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a manufacturing team.
• Availability to work full-time and overtime as required.
• Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per shift.
• Ability to operate hand tools, air tools, and staple guns for up to 10 hours per shift.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand, wrist, arm, and shoulder movements.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of an active furniture manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience manufacturing high-end residential upholstered furniture.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience working in a production-oriented furniture manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, repair, and replace upholstery for high-end household furniture.
• Fit, install, stretch, align, and secure fabric and leather materials onto wooden furniture frames.
• Operate hand tools, pneumatic and air tools, staple guns, and other upholstery equipment.
• Align furniture components and upholstery materials for proper assembly and finishing.
• Follow established upholstery manufacturing techniques and production procedures.
• Ensure accurate material placement and secure attachment of upholstery components.
• Maintain consistent workmanship while meeting production expectations.
• Inspect upholstery materials and completed furniture components for quality and accuracy.
• Verify fabric alignment, material tension, and secure installation; identify and correct defects and assembly inconsistencies.
• Minimize material waste and rework through accurate and efficient upholstery techniques.
• Complete assigned upholstery tasks according to production schedules.
• Work independently and collaborate with production supervisors and team members.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation and follow manufacturing safety procedures and equipment operating guidelines.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate material concerns, equipment issues, and production challenges.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Free onsite healthcare clinic access beginning Day One for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• Two company-wide shutdown weeks annually.
• Paid vacation time.
• Opportunities for long-term career growth and professional development.
• Stable, team-oriented manufacturing environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed