Upholsterer

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled custom upholster based in Charleston SC. HIMALAYA specializes in building fully custom Land Rover Defenders from the ground up. Staying close to the classic aesthetic while incorporating modern components. Repowering the vehicles with new engines (Choosing from the GM LS3, LT1, LT4 and the Cummins R2.8 diesel), further customization into the drivetrain with Dynatrac axles, Brembo brakes and a custom coil-over suspension. A modern take on an iconic 4x4.

The ideal candidate can contribute their skills in designing, crafting, fabrication, sewing, pattern making and installation of quality custom upholstery.

This person will be an integral part of the design, fabrication and installation of our highly customized interiors.

The ideal candidate is…

• Self-starter, strong work ethic, and work well without supervision
• Work as a team member to meet the production goals
• Organized, responsible to keep work area clean, and to dispose of work area garbage
• Work independently, with others, and when to ask for guidance / assistance
• Mechanically / detail-oriented, complete jobs quickly, and complete jobs accurately

Qualifications

• Experience with custom automotive interior upholstery
• Experience with recovering and repairing automotive seats, including fitting, installing, and securing material on frames, using hand tools, power tools, glue, cement, or staples for interior automotive seats
• Experience with measuring and cutting new covering materials, using patterns, measurement and cutting instruments, and following sketches and design specifications
• Experience with building auto interior furniture up with foam padding to form smooth, rounded surfaces
• Experience with making, restoring, and/or creating custom automotive interior seats, using hand tools and using knowledge of fabrics and upholstery methods
• Experience with reading work orders, and applying knowledge / experience with materials to determine types and amounts of materials required to cover workpieces

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person