Upholsterer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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 interoven rattan

Additional information

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