Craftsperson- Upholstery

Description

Our products require great care in handling and an exacting attention to detail. We are seeking new craftspeople for our upholster area. Our ideal candidate has experience in a manufacturing environment or an equivalent education/training. This position is a five day work week with occasional overtime required.

Skills

• Glues, bolts or otherwise fastens or re-fastens furniture components.
• Rebuilds, repairs or replaces broken or damaged furniture components, such as legs, back rests, and support braces.
• Prepares items of furniture for upholstering by re-tying or replacing springs, repadding arm and backrests or seats.
• Upholsters furniture by cutting, sewing and fitting materials of fabric, leather or plastic; glues tacks, staples or otherwise attaches fringe, tape, binding or other trim materials.

Expectations

• This position works first shift: 6 am - 2 pm
• Follows production schedule and performs all work in accordance with Company quality, security, safety, and toxic organic plans, procedures, and standards
• Cross-trains to perform multiple tasks as assigned
• Follows all Company practices, policies, and procedures in all assignments
• Performs all work in accordance with Company standards and safety requirements
• Wears required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety shoes and glasses, and optional PPE such as hearing and breathing protection depending on tasks being performed
• Demonstrates problem solving and decision making abilities related to individual tasks and department performance objectives
• Inspects completed work in accordance with Company standards
• Maintains excellent attendance to ensure responsibilities are achieved
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent education/training
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English
• Must have good problem solving and decision making skills
• Must be willing and able to wear the required PPE when performing duties
• Must have excellent eye-hand coordination
• Must be able to work in a production facility without air conditioning and with production noises and dust
• Must be willing to work occasional overtime as required