Industrial Upholsterer

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
**Work site environment**:

- Dusty
**Work setting**:

- Urban area
- In shop
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
**Tasks**:

- Replace worn-out webbing, springs and other furniture parts
- Lay out, cut, fabricate and install upholstery
- Tack, glue or sew ornamental trim, braids or buttons
- Discuss upholstery fabric, colour, and style with customers and provide cost estimate
- Repair furniture frames and refinish wood surfaces
- Operate sewing machines or sew by hand
**Type of materials**:

- Leather
**Type of industry experience**:

- Furniture upholstery and repair shop
**Specialization or experience**:

- Furniture
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Public transportation is available
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Health benefits**:

- Health care plan
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 44 hours per week