Job Description

Study work orders to determine the amount and type of materials required to cover work pieces
Follow sketches, patterns or blueprints to indicate cutting lines on fabrics using chalks, pencils or paint
Measure and cut materials using manual or automated cutting instruments
Confer with customers prior to upholstery to determine their color, style, and fabric preferences
Remove anchoring tacks and strip upholstered furniture down to its wooden frame
Examine furniture frames, springs, and webbings to identify defects
Apply their knowledge of upholstery to build or repair upholstered furniture using a variety of hand or power tools
Ensure projects are completed and delivered before set deadline
Cover wooden frame with soft materials such as cotton, felt pad, fiber or foam to improve texture and appearance
Work with tools and materials such as glue, staples, saw, cement, tacks and nail guns
Secure work pieces and materials onto production equipment
Conduct routine maintenance of work tools and upholstery machine

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• design skills and knowledge.
• the ability to work well with others.
• knowledge of maths.

Education + Experience

• Qualification: Diploma