Upholsterer

Terex Corporation•Winter Park, FL

About The Position

The Upholsterer covers and secures a variety of upholstered components for trucks and vans on the production line. The role requires safe use of pneumatic and power tools, including drills, screw guns, sanders, and jigsaws, and the ability to follow verbal and written directions in English. The employee works with limited or no supervision, sets priorities to meet scheduled production goals, and maintains cooperative working relationships while meeting safety, 5S, quality assurance, and quality control standards. The role includes handling and disposing of hazardous waste, maintaining waste and storage containers in a closed position except when adding or removing waste, and following the Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan, spill response procedures, and evacuation routes. Other duties may be assigned as required. The position is physically demanding and involves standing at a workstation for up to ten hours per day, lifting up to 40 pounds without assistance, working in varied positions and at heights, and working in hot, noisy, dusty conditions near moving mechanical parts. The employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, vibration, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Overtime may be required based on business needs, including mandatory overtime up to three of four Fridays per month.

Requirements

Two years of experience in upholstery covering and the ability to perform all processes related to the Wheeled Coach Industries upholstery department.
At least two years of experience in a related manufacturing environment.
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions, correspondence, and memos in English.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, layouts, and other written or verbal instructions in English.
Ability to read and use linear and other measuring devices.
Ability to perform operations within acceptable quality and time standards.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to other employees.
Fundamental use of pneumatic and power tools and familiarity with their safe operation.
Ability to use basic mathematics and perform the mathematical computations required for successful job performance.
General knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds without assistance.
Ability to work from squatting, kneeling, or bending positions; with arms above the head; and from ladders or scaffolding.
Ability to stand at a workstation for ten hours per day, minus specified breaks.
Ability to safely use specified hand, air, and power tools and machinery, and to operate protective safety equipment.
Ability to work in heat up to 105 degrees for more than ten hours per day, and in noisy and dusty conditions.
Close, peripheral, and depth vision.

Responsibilities

Cover and secure a variety of components for trucks and vans on the production line.
Safely use pneumatic and power tools, including drills, screw guns, sanders, and jigsaws.
Follow verbal and written directions in English.
Work with minimal or no supervision and set priorities to meet production goals.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Meet minimum safety, 5S, quality assurance, and quality control standards.
Comply with company rules of conduct and attendance.
Keep satellite and storage containers closed except when adding or removing waste.
Follow the Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan, spill response procedures, and evacuation routes.
Handle and dispose of hazardous waste.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.