Upholstery - Upholsterer

Kalispel Tribe Careers•Spokane, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Repairs and rebuilds upholstered furniture up to and including residential, commercial, boats, vehicles and all other projects by performing the following duties. Ensures compliance with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians- Internal Controls, and Northern Quest Policies and Procedures. Ensure quality of facility meets all set standards. Responsible for repairing and maintaining physical structure of establishment.

Requirements

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
3 to 5 years of related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft programs and other computer software.
Data input and operation of Maintenance PM System and E-Req System.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other team members of the organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with public department heads, associates and the public.
Skill in identifying and resolving problems under pressure conditions.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Tribal Work Permit.
Washington or Idaho State Driver’s License (Must be in possession while operating a Tribal Vehicle).
Certification required to operate a forklift.

Responsibilities

Removes covering, webbing, and padding from seat, arms, back, and sides of work piece.
Removes defective springs by cutting cords or wires that hold them in place.
Replaces webbing and springs or reties springs.
Measures and cuts new covering material.
Installs material on inside of arms, back, and seat, and over outside back and arms of wooden frame.
Tacks or sews ornamental trim, such as braid and buttons, to cover or frame.
Operate sewing machine to seam cushions and join various sections of covering material.
Repairs wooden frame of work piece.
Refinishes wooden surfaces.
Maintain tools, equipment and supplies in a safe and orderly condition.
Available and willing to work any changes in hours deemed necessary for Business Levels.
Responsible for maintaining a consistent, regular good attendance record.
May be required to be a panelist for the Internal Review Hearings.