Upholstery Production Operator

AVALON & TAHOE MFG INC • Alma, MI

5d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The upholstery laborer fabricates various furniture pieces by pulling vinyl upholstery pieces over pre-assembled wood and foam furniture cores. The completed furniture is then placed in a staging area to be taken to the assembly line. The upholsterers support the furniture fabricators and the assembly line.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Attention to detail
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Needs good visual judgment to notice errors and/or defects
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work in a fast paced, multifunctional team oriented work environment
• Ability to work variable hours with short notice (up to 50+ hrs. per week)
• Must be physically capable of safely lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. without assistance
• Involves standing, bending, and lifting for long periods as required
• Requires repetitive movement and extensive use of hands
• Includes exposure to noise levels that are distracting and/or uncomfortable
• Requires wearing personal protective equipment

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures
• Follows all pre-established installation and quality methods, procedures and guidelines to ensure consistency of work
• Reads order-specific job travelers and/or engineered drawings to ensure each order is produced to specifications
• Uses various hand tools, stapler, and industrial steamer to complete furniture pieces
• Completes all job duties within given time constraints
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Cross-trains between several different jobs
• Cleans and maintains work area
• Pursues continuous improvement to improve efficiency of job duties and work flow

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees