Upholstery Trainee

Ethan Allen Global Inc•Maiden, NC

About The Position

Position Summary: Use transfer cart to move assembled frame from conveyor to upholstery lift. The upholstery lift (scissor lift) is pneumatically powered and 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. The non-trigger hand is used to pull and stretch the fabric/leather to ensure the desired fit. The seams in the upholstered product are smoothed out and tucked by the use of 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. Excessive fabric is trimmed off around the finished wood portions of the frame with a box cutter (razor blade). Trimmers use pneumatic staple gun to attach plygrip to edges of frame and use the regulator to tuck fabric. Trimmers push tack band (metal strip) through fabric edges, roll once and use rubber mallet to attach to frame. Rarely lifting is required to sit frames off the assembly conveyor due to 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. Once your training has concluded, you should be able to perform all of the accountabilities listed above, without assistance. Benefits: Benefits are an important part of the total compensation that is offered, providing peace of mind and financial well-being. Ethan Allen is committed to offering a variety of benefits that allow associates to choose whether or not to participate based on personal and family needs. Some of the benefits offered are 401(k) plan (with Employer contributions), multiple Medical Plans with Prescription Drug Coverage, Health Savings Account (including Employer contributions), Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Basic Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Dependent Group Term Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, Business Travel Accident Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts – Health Care & Dependent Care, Commuter Saving Plans – Public Transit & Parking, Voluntary Whole Life Insurance, Voluntary Critical Care Insurance, Voluntary Accident Insurance and Employee Assistance Program. Benefit availability varies based on full-time or part-time employee classification.

Responsibilities

Use transfer cart to move assembled frame from conveyor to upholstery lift.
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.
Smooth out and tuck seams in the upholstered product by the use of a regulator (ice pick).
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 off around the finished wood portions of the frame with a box cutter (razor blade).
Use pneumatic staple gun to attach plygrip to edges of frame and use the regulator to tuck fabric.
Push tack band (metal strip) through fabric edges, roll once and use rubber mallet to attach to frame.
Use transfer cart to move frame back onto conveyor and push down the line.
Perform other duties/ special or non-routine assignments as instructed.