LM - Upholster Associate at Volt in La Mirada, California

Upholster Associates

Volt is immediately hiring for Upholster Associates in La Mirada, CA. As an Upholster Associate you will:

• Collaborate with team members on the upholstery line to complete assigned tasks.
• Assist in the construction or repair upholstered furniture
• Apply foam, padding, batting, fiber, and other cushioning materials to furniture frames.
• Fit and secure upholstery materials such as fabric, vinyl, and leather using staple guns, adhesives, and hand tools.
• Assist with cutting, trimming, and preparing upholstery materials.
• Build up furniture with stuffing materials such as loose fiber, cotton, felt, or foam to create smooth, rounded surfaces.
• Create, restore, or customize upholstered furniture based on design specifications and sketches.
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality and adherence to design standards.
• Troubleshoot upholstery issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Examine tools and equipment before use to identify wear, damage, or malfunction.
• Follow all safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
• Assist other upholstery lines or the springing team as needed.
• Support additional projects or assignments as directed.

This is a Full-Time Temp-to-Hire opportunity 5 days a week. 8 hours per day.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Minimum 1 - 3 months of experience in upholstery, assembly, manufacturing, woodworking, furniture production, or a related field
  • Must have prior upholstery experience and knowledge.
  • Basic understanding of upholstery materials, including fabric, foam, batting, and fiber.
  • Basic knowledge of quality standards and inspection processes.
  • Ability to learn furniture construction methods, upholstery techniques, and material applications.
• Preferred Skills & Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
  • Minimum 6 months to 1 year of experience in upholstery, assembly, manufacturing, woodworking, furniture production, or a related field preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Shifts Available: Monday - Friday 6:00AM - 2:30PM

Pay Rate: $20.50 - $22.50 per hour DOE

Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.