Upholstery Trainee

Ethan Allen Global Inc•Maiden, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves learning and performing upholstery tasks. The trainee will use various tools and equipment to assemble and finish upholstered furniture. Key responsibilities include moving assembled frames, attaching filler material and fabric/leather using pneumatic tools, ensuring a proper fit and finish, and trimming excess materials. The role also involves performing repairs and ensuring the smooth flow of products on the assembly line. The trainee will be instructed on other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to use a transfer cart.
Ability to operate a foot pedal controlled, pneumatically powered lift.
Ability to use a pneumatic staple gun.
Ability to use scissors.
Ability to use a regulator (ice pick).
Ability to use a button needle and twine.
Ability to use a box cutter (razor blade).
Ability to use a rubber mallet.
Ability to pull and stretch fabric/leather to ensure desired fit.
Ability to smooth out and tuck seams.
Ability to push tack band through fabric edges.
Rarely lift frames.

Responsibilities

Use transfer cart to move assembled frame from conveyor to upholstery lift.
Operate a pneumatically powered upholstery lift controlled by a foot pedal.
Staple filler material (foam) to the frame with a pneumatic staple gun.
Cut excessive filler material from the frame using scissors.
Attach fabric/leather to the frame using a pneumatic staple gun, stretching the material for a proper fit.
Smooth and tuck seams using a regulator (ice pick) for a crisp finished appearance.
For tufted frames, use a button needle to attach buttons and twine, pull tight, tie off, and staple to the back of the frame.
Trim excessive fabric around finished wood portions of the frame with a box cutter (razor blade).
Attach plygrip to edges of frame using a pneumatic staple gun and tuck fabric with a regulator.
Push tack band through fabric edges, roll once, and attach to the frame with a rubber mallet.
Rarely lift frames off the assembly conveyor for repairs.
Use transfer cart to move frame back onto the conveyor and push down the line.
Perform other duties/special or non-routine assignments as instructed.