Upholsterer

Leggett & Platt, Incorporated•Grand Rapids, MI

45d•Onsite

About The Position

Leggett & Platt, Incorporated is seeking an Upholsterer at our Genesis Seating location in Grand Rapids, Michigan. REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor HOURS: 5am-3:30pm Monday-Thursday and Fridays, as needed SUMMARY: Responsible for production, quality and safety standards as they relate to upholstering and assembling fabric and leather furniture components.

Requirements

One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and product information books.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with fabrics, vinyls, and leathers a plus

Responsibilities

Use of job specific related hand tools, staple gun, staple puller.
Occasionally required to adhere wood to foam, and fabric to foam, using water based adhesive
Pull and stretch fabrics appropriately to achieve a wrinkle free finish on complex upholstery forms
Meet production schedules.
Interprets specifications, instructions and job orders.
Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality and safety methods
Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency.
Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists team members in solving work problems.
Initiates or suggests plans to motivate team members to achieve work goals.
Maintains time and production records.
Inspect production materials.
Confers with other team members to meet production schedules.
Responsible for the training and development of new and current employees working on the product line.
Responsible for pursuing further training opportunities for one's own self advancement.
Responsible for ensuring specified quality verifications and procedures are followed and quality parts are produced.
Coordinate with members of the team to operate the cell most efficiently.
Responsible for understanding non-conforming product procedure.
Ensure all safety standards are being followed and unsafe acts or conditions are reported.
Maintain the work area's cleanliness and organization
Responsible for filling out required paperwork.
Responsible for completion and accuracy of cycle counts.
Ensure preventive maintenance is performed as required.
Communicate quality concerns/issues with supervisor, engineering and materials