Patternmaker/cutter - Upholsterer

The Upholsterer will handle the planning, mapping out and cutting of custom furniture projects. You must be able to look at a drawing, picture or furniture frame and work backwards with calculations to figure out how to cut the material for the project. You will be able to communicate to the seamstresses and upholsterers instructions to compete the project once it has been cut. You will act in a professional manner while adhering to workplace policies, procedures and safety practices.

As soon as possible.

40 hours/week.

**Languages**

English

**Education**

No degree, certificate or diploma

**Experience**

10 years of experience in a patternmaking/cutting position

**Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities**

A depth of knowledge with têxtiles, direction of fabrics and 4-way pattern matching. Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Hand-eye co-ordination, Ability to distinguish between colours, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Bending, crouching, kneeling

**Work Location Information**

In shop

**Specialization or Experience**

Custom Upholstered Furniture

**Specific Skills**
- Discuss upholstery fabric, colour, and style with customers and provide cost estimate for upholstering furniture or other items
- Lay out, measure and cut upholstery materials according to sketches or design specifications
- Replace worn-out webbing, springs and other furniture parts using hand and power tools
- Operate sewing machines or sew upholstery materials by hand to seam cushions and join sections of covering materials
- Install padding and underlays and fasten covering materials to furniture frames
- Tack, glue or sew ornamental trim, braids or buttons on upholstered items
- Lay out, cut, fabricate and install upholstery in aircrafts, motor vehicles, railway cars, boats and ships
- May repair furniture frames and refinish wood surfaces
- May make upholstery patterns from sketches, customer descriptions or blueprints
- May install, fabricate, maintain and repair interior components of aircraft, such as seats, coverings, drapes, cargo nets, flooring, closets, bins and panels.

**Type of Industry Experience**

Furniture and fixtures manufacturing company, Furniture upholstery and repair shop

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $27.00-$35.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Experience**:

- Upholstery: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person