Builds or rebuilds furniture by covering with materials such as leather, cotton or suede.
Repairs wooden furniture pieces and refinishes surfaces.
Salary.com identifies five increasing levels of proficiency for each skill/competency. Some jobs require only a relatively low level of proficiency in each skill/competency, while other jobs will require a more advanced level of proficiency in the same skill/competency. These levels rate the degree of proficiency (skill level, expertise) we expect the incumbent to perform in the given skill/competency for the given job. Note that we intentionally do not associate timeframes or years of experience in performing the skill/competency because that can be misleading. Proficiency levels identify what the incumbent knows and can do rather than how long they have been doing it. Also, note that the proficiency levels are cumulative, e.g., a level 4 proficiency implies the ability to perform all the behaviors at the lower levels.
Check each Upholsterer skill and competencie below to view definitions.
Skill definition-Cutting, shaping, and assembling structural woodwork to construct buildings or other structures.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites basic procedures in installing fixtures such as cabinets, windows and furniture systems.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Assists in performing carpentry tasks, including roofing, framing, concrete form setting, and finish carpentry.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Diagnoses a wide variety of maintenance problems in carpentry to ensure a safe working environment.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Directs and monitors day-to-day activities related to carpentry to ensure the productivity of quality controls.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Builds materials and tools for carpentry based on the current industry specifications and requirements.
Skill definition-Following blueprints and design specifications when fabricating, assembling, and repairing furniture parts and subassemblies.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites established processes for building furniture frames using wood, metal, or laminated boards.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Assists in constructing furniture frames using wood, metal, plastic, and laminated boards.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Determines and resolves assembly issues by altering dimensions to meet specifications.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Administers pre-assembly quality checks on furniture parts and recommends replacements.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Creates metrics to evaluate our organization's conformance with furniture assembly guidelines.
Skill definition-Establishing and implementing clear safety policies and procedures to effectively manage hazards and risks associated with the business operations.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites examples of best practices for developing safety policies and procedures.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Applies safety concepts in the workplace, including the proper use of personal protective equipment.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Drafts standard operating procedures to ensure seamless implementation of safety policies.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Delivers clear interpretation of safety policies, procedures, and reports to all junior managers and staff.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Conceptualizes innovative ways to drive continuous improvements in our safety policies and procedures.
Skill definition-Evaluating and testing product or service features while comparing the results with specified requirements to validate conformity.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites fundamental concepts of inspection and product quality.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Conducts testing and inspection of materials and products to ensure product quality.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Completes random inspection of products to help improve inventory accuracy and quality.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Evaluates products during inspections to verify the highest quality levels of the products.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Builds continuous improvement efforts to increase the effectiveness of quality inspection processes.
Skill definition-Ability to plan and organize activities, tasks, and resources to achieve business goals and objectives within timeframe and budget.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites examples of effective scheduling skills, including data entry, customer service, and appointment setting.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Documents different kinds of communications related to work schedules, such as memos, emails, and reports.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Administers phone calls and emails to respond to customers' inquiries regarding upcoming or scheduled appointments.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Collaborates with workforce management professionals to integrate scheduling optimization tools.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Authorizes the planning schedules of companies and organizations that operate in various industries.
Skill definition-A set of written instructions that describes the step-by-step activities to complete tasks in compliance with business standards and industry regulations.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites examples of SOP practices in our business operations.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Assists in the preparation of internal standard operating procedures (SOP).
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Ensures internal SOPs are in compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Develops and delivers training programs to ensure our SOPs are fully communicated and adhered to.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Champions the adoption of SOP to foster efficiency and consistency.
There are 6 hard skills for Upholsterer, Carpentry, Furniture Assembly, Calibration, etc.
2 general skills for Upholsterer, Safety Policies and Procedures, Quality Inspection.
8 soft skills for Upholsterer, Scheduling, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Innovation, etc.
While the list totals 16 distinct skills, it's important to note that not all are required to be mastered to the same degree. Some skills may only need a basic understanding, whereas others demand a higher level of expertise.
For instance, as an Upholsterer, he or she needs to be proficient in Scheduling, be proficient in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and be proficient in Innovation.
