Upholstery Trainee

Ethan Allen•Maiden, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves using a transfer cart to move assembled frames to an upholstery lift. The role requires operating a pneumatically powered scissor lift controlled by a foot pedal. Responsibilities include using a pneumatic staple gun to attach filler material (foam) and fabric/leather to the frame, ensuring a desired fit by pulling and stretching the material. A regulator (ice pick) is used to smooth seams for a crisp finish. For tufted frames, a button needle is used to attach buttons and twine. Excessive fabric is trimmed with a box cutter, and plygrip is attached to frame edges. Trimmers also use a regulator to tuck fabric and a rubber mallet to attach a tack band. Occasional lifting may be required to move frames for repairs, and the transfer cart is used to return frames to the conveyor. The role may also involve other duties or special assignments as instructed.

Requirements

Ability to use a transfer cart to move assembled frames.
Ability to operate a pneumatically powered scissor lift controlled by a foot pedal.
Ability to operate a pneumatic staple gun.
Ability to use scissors to cut filler material.
Ability to use a regulator (ice pick) to smooth seams.
Ability to use a button needle for tufted frames.
Ability to use a box cutter (razor blade) to trim fabric.
Ability to use a rubber mallet.
Ability to push tack band through fabric edges.
Ability to pull and stretch fabric/leather to ensure desired fit.

Responsibilities

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