Texas Furniture Upholstery Specialist - Austin, United States - Furniture Mall Of Texas

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Job Description Job Description Job Description for Furniture Upholstery Specialist Updated 06/23/2021Austins Couch Potatoes Factory needs upholsterers and furniture builders Do you have furniture building experience? Can you skillfully upholster sofas, chairs, and other furniture pieces? We are looking for you Are you inexperienced with furniture but enjoy working in assembly and manufacturing? Do you want to begin a long-term career with a promising, quickly growing local furniture company? Then you should apply for this careerDefinition of Upholstery: The art of providing furniture, (especially seats) with padding, springs, webbing, and fabric or leather covers.

An apprentice upholsterer is sometimes called an outsider or trimmer .

Traditional upholstery uses materials like springs, animal hair, or feathers, synthetic fibers, straw, and wadding, etc., and is done by hand, building each layer up.

Key Responsibilities:

Upholster custom furniture according to product specificationsWorks as part of a team to meet or exceed production goalsMulti-task and be comfortable in a fast pace, manufacturing environmentLearn additional functions by cross-training in other departments, as neededMaintain a clean and safe work environmentGreat pay based on experience and skill level.

We want the best Full-time work is available immediately. Sign-on Bonus for experienced qualified candidates

Job Type:

Full-timeBenefits:Paid HolidaysPaid VacationMedical BenefitsDental BenefitsVision BenefitsGym Membership ReimbursementEmployee Discounts on FurnitureWellness ResourcesPerformance BonusNew Employee Referral BonusBasic Job Skills and Requirements:Able to perform physically demanding job duties which require a consistent and energetic individual.

Able to learn and practice all safety policies and proceduresAble to stand, walk, kneel, bend over, squat for a minimum of 8 hours each shift without restrictions.

(Typical 8 hour shift/ 40 hour work week)Able to lift objects 20lbs - 100lbs (team and solo lifting required for different tasks).Able to push and pull furniture carts and dolliesAble to follow safety procedures when using various tools and equipmentAble to use machinery in a safe mannerAble to use a measuring tape properlyAble to learn all aspects of a Purchase OrderAble to maintain a clean and safe working environmentAble to properly store and identify necessary tools and equipment in the work area.

Able to work in a non-climatized environment (No HVAC) with dust and noise.
Able to communicate as necessary to receive and share information with other co workers.

This position requires the use of various tools & supplies which we provide:

Measuring tapeScissorsStaple pullerNeedle nose pliersHammerRubber hammerVice gripsWire cuttersChalkMarkerStaple gunAir compressorGlue gunDrill and bitsOscillating sawHand SawUpholstery glueDaily Responsibilities required for this position (In sequence):Inspect sofa frame for flaws and accuracy, Repair frame if neededKnock down all of the corners (trim portions of wood frame with basic tools as needed)Begin with webbing, precut to exact length as indicated on webbing chartStaple the webbing to the frameStaple the black cambric canvas to the frame covering the webbingUse scraps as much as possibleStaple the cardboard on the inside of the arms, use the pattern associated with each sofa modelUse the automatrix cutter to cut the appropriate sizes of dacron for each modelThe dacron is glued to the deck, the arms will be stapledUpholster the deck, stapling the fabric to the frameSelect the correct bundle of upholstery fabric once a frame is ready for upholsteryStaple the dacron on the armsMeasure the placement of the shoulder and make appropriate cuts to the inside of the armsPut the fabric over the armsPlace the inside back into position and secure with staplesPlace the outside back fabric into position and staple it into positionPlace cardboard strip under the outside back lip and cut to appropriate point and staplePlace a strip of webbing down the middle and close up with tack stripsTurn the couch upside down on the sawhorses and staple everything to the bottomPlace dust cover material to the bottom of the sofa and cut to appropriate size then staple into placePlace feet onto the sofaProperly labelPlace in the packaging area using carts or dollies.

This position requires each applicant to complete a 90 day training period in which employment may be separated (termination from employment).

New employees in this training period will be evaluated daily for their performance, ability to work safely, ability to follow all company policies, and procedures, ability to follow all written and verbal instructions.

Requirements to Successfully Pass the 90 Day Training Period:
Read and Understand the Employee Manual located on the company Intranet.
Follow all safety Rules and Policies, report injuries or accidents immediately.
Respect the Chain of Command in our workplace. Communicate, misconduct of others, concerns, complaints, ideas directly to your manager.

Be willing to do any work task assigned to you by a manager or trainer and point out if a task seems unsafe or hazardous immediately.

Do not listen to gossip or spread it with anyone tell them you are not interested.

Communicate ProfessionallyBe Humble, thank others when they point out that a process can be improved, or when they offer constructive criticism.

(New employees must be willing to improve and recognize their weaknesses and mistakes.)Be productive and do not have idle time (If you finish your work, offer to help others or clean and organize your work area, let a manger know when you need more work)Be Growing by showing initiative to learn about new processes (make daily improvements)Be Inspiring and encouraging to othersBe Family (Treat everyone with respect and get to know a new person each day)Be a peacemaker (Try to resolve conflicts or arguments by speaking directly with the individual at an appropriate time, listen more than speak.

Arrive to work and be present in your work area at the beginning of your shift.
Be honest with your break and lunch time and be punctual.
Communicate with your manager if you think you will be running late or need to be absent.

(Read and Understand the Attendance Policy)Stay on task during work time, avoid using your personal cell phone (If you must use your cell phone for an urgent matter, inform your manager.)Dress and groom appropriately for a professional work environment.

(proper hygiene, keep nails trimmed to less than from your fingertips, no baggy clothes, no sagging, proper shoes, no excessive jewelry.
Cooperate with others, follow the instructions of your manager or trainer.

(If you have questions or need more training it is ok to ask for help).If you make a mistake such as damaging furniture, tools, or lose a tool take responsibility and point it out to your trainer or manager.

Respect and clean up after yourself in the common areas (restrooms, break rooms, first aid room, pic nic tables).Pick up litter when you see it (do a little when you are able to).Participate in group huddles- ask questions or offer ideas for improvements.

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