What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inside Upholsterer position at HICKORY CHAIR CO?
Summary Job Description
This position is responsible for applying upholstery materials to furniture frames using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and special upholstery tools.
Essential Duties
The physical demands and work environment expectations described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is responsible for applying upholstery materials to furniture frames using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and special upholstery tools.
Essential Duties
- Use various tools to apply padding and upholstery fabric to a wood frame, completing the inside of an upholstered piece of furniture
- Build pieces so cover is smooth and fits the frame properly
- Must be able to read and follow production tickets
- Must be able to line, spot match, 4-way line and tuft
- Must follow all safety policies and procedures
- All other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Previous upholstery experience a plus
The physical demands and work environment expectations described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Prolonged periods of standing and performing repetitive tasks
- Must be able to work in noisy environments
- Must have manual dexterity in order to assemble product or operate machine as directed
- Frequently lifting/carrying objects up to 50 lbs.; rarely lifting/carrying objects 51-75 lbs.
Salary : $14 - $25