Upholstery Craftsman

2 months ago


Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada coquitlam upholstery shop ltd. Full time
About Coquitlam Upholstery Shop Ltd.

We are a reputable furniture restoration company seeking a skilled Upholsterer to join our team. As an Upholsterer, you will be responsible for restoring and reupholstering furniture to its original glory.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Customer Consultation: Discuss upholstery fabric, colour and style with customers to ensure their vision is met.
  • Cost Estimation: Provide accurate cost estimates for upholstering furniture or other items.
  • Upholstery and Repair: Replace worn-out webbing, springs and other furniture parts, and lay out, cut, fabricate and install new upholstery.
  • Finishing Touches: Tack, glue or sew ornamental trim, braids or buttons to add a professional finish.
  • Furniture Restoration: Repair furniture frames and refinish wood surfaces to restore their original beauty.
  • Operational Efficiency: Operate sewing machines or sew by hand to ensure efficient production.
Requirements:
  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
  • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in furniture upholstery and repair.
  • Physical Capabilities: Manual dexterity, attention to detail, hand-eye co-ordination, and ability to distinguish between colours.
  • Work Environment: Combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, and kneeling.
  • Work Term: Permanent position.
  • Work Language: English.
  • Hours: 40 hours per week.