Upholsterer

My name is Akash and I am working as a Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist with Infotree Global Solutions. We are a Workforce Solutions company providing staffing solutions to clients globally, some of the clients being large Fortune 500 Companies. I saw your resume on Monster.com/CB.

I am working on a requirement for a client, based out of Winston-Salem, NC and looking for an Upholstery Technician. Based on the job description, you might have some of the skills the client is looking for. I am listing the job description below. Please let me know if you would have any interest in having a discussion. I am also going to try calling you on the number provided on the resume. If we don’t connect, please let me know what is a good time to talk and if there is a different number to reach you.

JOB TITLE: Upholstery Technician

JOB LOCATION: Medley, FL, 33178

The candidate should be able to perform various Upholstery activities like: Remove, install, Rework, Adjust leather or fabric covers on all the different components from the seats/Divans. The experience could be relative from any of the following industries (automotive, furniture or boating etc.).
Upholsterers are responsible for fabricating custom designs made out of fabric and other materials. Work for various industries, such as aircraft production. The work involves cutting, measuring, and sewing. Skilled at reading patterns and working with industrial sewing machines and other equipment such as grommet machines, heat seal machines, and more. It is highly repetitive production work that requires precision and a good eye for detail.
CORE TASKS:
sewing machine setup (changing thread, bobbins, and needles as needed)
needle prepping and joining
creating and cutting patterns
inspecting product for defects, damage, or stains
marking products, work pieces, or equipment with identifying information
comparing physical characteristics of materials or products to specifications or standards
Interpreting cover patterns to perform sewing functions
Cut leather and fabric as needed using patterns
Prepare sewing pieces for Master Seamstress
Sew leather and fabric dress coves with very high precision and very high quality expectations
Operator needs to be able to perform top stitch (single and double) on leather and fabric
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
•Works from production/assembly instructions, parts lists, wire lists, diagrams, verbal instructions and notes to assemble, wire and install a wide variety of components.
•Identifies and selects components to be integrated into subassembly and assembly units.
•Utilizes small hand tools such as soldering irons, wire strippers, crimpers, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, and hammers.
•Perform other duties as required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
•High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
•Minimum of one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

What Does an Upholsterer Do?
- Construct/repair upholstered furniture by covering with materials such as leather, cotton or suede.
- Build or rebuild furniture (sofas, mattresses, and chairs) by replacing damaged frames and padding with fabrics.
- Remove worn coverings, padding, and webbings from furniture.
- Pull off anchoring tacks prior to removing coverings to allow for material reuse.
- Remove burlap which covers the springs to replace broken or worn springs in a piece of furniture.
- Repair broken or defective wooden frames, using glue to bind a damaged frame or replace it altogether using a hammer, a saw, and nails.
- Strip upholstered furniture down to its wooden frame in order to identify defects and conduct repairs.
- Conduct repairs in automobile upholstery as well as produce coverings/materials for furniture.
- Take measurements and accurately cut materials required for furniture upholstery.