About this role
Position Summary : The Upholsterer fits, installs, and secures padding and cover material on furniture frames using a staple gun and other hand and power tools, according to all manufacturing and quality specifications. Performs high-level work in repair or rebuilding of upholstered furniture. Key Responsibilities : Fabrication- cut and cover frame with fiber, foam rubber, and this strips of padding with pneumatic staple gun to provide padding to frame. Glues, bolts or otherwise fastens or re-fastens furniture components. Operates a wide variety of power and hand tools,such as lathes, band or table saws. sanders, drill press, rasps, chisels and planes, etc. Rebuilds, repairs, or replaces broken or damaged furniture components, such as legs, backrests , and support braces. Prepares items of furniture for upholstering by re-tying or replacing springs, repadding arm and backrests or seats. Upholsters furniture by cutting, sewing and fitting materials of fabric, leather, or plastic; glues tacks, staples or otherwise attaches fringe, tape, binding, or other trim materials. Finishes or refinishes wooden furniture parts by painting or vanishing as a part of an upholstery job. Makes time and material estimates needed to repair or upholster furniture, recommends the quantity and quality of materials to meet specific job requirements. Cover frame parts with pre-cut and sewn cloth, vinyl, or leather material. Pull material tight by hand to prevent wrinkles, and staple frame with pneumatic staple gun. Place upholstered frames onto cart and push to the next person on upholstery line or final finish department. Complexity : Describe the following: 1) level of decision making authority b) level of autonomy c) the impact of his/her decision on the organization d) what, if any, are the supervisory responsibilities? Scope/Financial Responsibility : Describe quantifiable measures that will help ascribe the value of the position. Examples include size of budget, business metrics, etc. Also, describe the impact on revenue, profit or expenses by stating activities that could affect financial results of Kravet.