The Upholstery Operative is responsible for upholstering a variety of chairs and pelmets, ensuring that all pieces meet the company's quality standards and design specifications. The role involves using various upholstery techniques, tools, and materials to produce high-quality furniture and interior decor elements.
Key Responsibilities:
Upholstery Work: Carrying out all aspects of chair and pelmet upholstery, including:
- Measuring, cutting, sewing, and fitting fabric, leather, and other materials.
- Upholstering pelmets to enhance window treatments, ensuring precise alignment and a seamless finish.
- Attaching upholstery materials to chair frames and pelmet structures using appropriate methods (e.g., staples, tacks, adhesives, stitching).
- Applying padding, webbing, and other necessary materials to chair frames and pelmets to achieve a smooth and comfortable finish.
- Ensuring accurate alignment of patterns, seams, and design elements during the upholstery process.
- Inspect completed chairs and pelmets to ensure they meet company standards and specifications.
- Identify and correct any defects or imperfections in the upholstery work.
- Operate and maintain upholstery tools and equipment, such as sewing machines, staple guns, and cutting tools.
- Ensure that all tools are kept in good working condition and report any maintenance needs to the supervisor.
- Properly handle and store upholstery materials to prevent damage.
- Monitor inventory levels of upholstery materials and notify the supervisor of any shortages.
Requirements:
- Experience in upholstery.
- Proficiency in using upholstery tools and machinery.
- Strong understanding of upholstery materials, including different types of fabrics, leather, padding, and adhesives.
- Ability to interpret design specifications and patterns.
- Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
Due to the high volume of candidates responding to our adverts unfortunately we are not always able to provide individual feedback. If you don't hear from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will however keep your details on file and you may be contacted about other opportunities in the future.