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 involves using pneumatic, power, and hand tools safely; following engineering drawings and verbal or written instructions; and completing work to required quality, safety, and production standards. The employee is expected to work with minimal supervision, set priorities to meet production goals, maintain cooperative working relationships, and comply with company conduct, attendance, environmental, and safety requirements. The position also involves handling and disposing of hazardous waste and following spill-response and evacuation procedures. The work is performed in a manufacturing environment near moving mechanical parts, with exposure to fumes or airborne particles, vibration, occasional toxic or caustic chemicals, elevated noise, dust, high humidity, and temperatures that may reach 105 degrees. The employee must be able to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing at a workstation for ten hours a day, lifting up to 40 pounds without assistance, working in varied positions and at heights, and using specified tools, machinery, and protective equipment. Overtime may be required based on business needs, including mandatory overtime up to three out 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, short 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 basic mathematical computations.
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 safe tool operation.
General knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds without assistance; work in squatting, kneeling, bending, and overhead positions; use ladders or scaffolding; and stand at a workstation for ten hours a day, minus specified breaks.
Ability to safely use specified hand, air, and power tools and machinery, and operate protective safety equipment.
Ability to handle and dispose of hazardous waste.
Ability to work in heat up to 105 degrees for more than ten hours per day and in noisy and dusty conditions.
Close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Responsibilities

Cover and secure a variety of truck and van components on the production line.
Use pneumatic, power, and hand tools safely, including tools such as drills, screw guns, sanders, and jigsaws.
Understand and carry out verbal and written directions in English.
Set work priorities to meet scheduled production goals.
Work with minimal or no supervision and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Meet minimum safety and 5S standards and comply with QA and QC standards for each task.
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.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.