Upholsterer

Job Description
JOB TITLE: Upholsterer

DEPARTMENT: Manufacturing

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

REPORTS TO: Upholstery Supervisor / Upholstery Leads

SUMMARY:

The Upholsterer is responsible for securing fabric and leather to wood frames using hand tools and pneumatic staplers in a climate-controlled environment. This position involves continuous standing and requires flexibility for overtime based on production demands.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Secure fabric and leather to frames using staple guns, air rackets, and drills.
•Match materials with corresponding frames and upholster all frame components.
•Follow product specifications on traveler documents, including medallions, leg colors, welting, brass tacks, springs, webbing, and additional order details.
•Correct crooked seams and smooth out staple bumps.
•Visually inspect completed work to ensure quality standards are met.
•Perform additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Lead.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
•Proficient with air tools, including:

- Staple gun

- Air racket

- Drill

- Blower
•Ability to identify appropriate nuts, bolts, and screws by style.
•Experience working with welting on front posts.
•Capable of assembling frames and installing mechanisms.
•Able to detect sewing defects and material flaws during upholstery.
•Physical strength to handle and stretch heavy materials for extended periods.
•Strong attention to detail, particularly in seam alignment and final quality checks.

Benefits

• Competitive health plans (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Life Insurance & Short/Long Term Disability at no cost to you
• Wellness Program to save you money on health premiums
• 401(k) with a company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Center with free Personal Trainers onsite
• Holiday, Vacation, and Personal pay
• Fun Monthly Employee Events
• Recognition to our employees who are Veterans
• Annual Service Awards
• Community Events
• Scholarship Program for children