Upholstery Craftsman

Job Title: Upholsterer

Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Upholsterer to join our team at George & Son's Upholstery. As an Upholsterer, you will be responsible for restoring and reupholstering furniture to its original glory.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Repair furniture frames and refinish wood surfaces
• Operate sewing machines or sew by hand
• Garnish the bottom and the back of a seat with interwoven rattan

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
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Tight deadlines

Weight Handling:

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal Suitability:

• Initiative
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Accurate
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Organized

Language: English