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)
Documents carpentry techniques and methods in woodwork installation and concrete finishing.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Selects appropriate tools and materials for use in carpentry work projects.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Performs general to skilled tasks of carpentry activities to help in the modernization or new construction of projects.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Provides training and courses to staff to improve their skills and knowledge in carpentry.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Promotes and ensures the safe planning, building, and maintenance of carpentry projects or structures.
Skill definition-Following blueprints and design specifications when fabricating, assembling, and repairing furniture parts and subassemblies.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Identifies the importance of reading and understanding blueprints when assembling furniture.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Supports the installation of hinges or clasps to reinforce assembled furniture.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Offers team guidance on using hand and power tools when assembling furniture.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Oversees quality assurance to ensure the alignment of furniture and fixture assemblies with specifications.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Oversees the budgeting, acquisition, and purchasing of machines, parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
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)
Explains the importance the safety policies and procedures in reducing occupational risks.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Suggests amendments to the existing safety policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Summarizes the details of safety procedures including the statement of policy and reduction of hazard practices.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Oversees the implementation of safety initiatives in adherence to established policies and procedures.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Develops safety policies and procedures to control the risks associated with our business activities.
Skill definition-Evaluating and testing product or service features while comparing the results with specified requirements to validate conformity.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Identifies the documents required in the execution of quality inspection duties.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Records defects found during quality inspections in accordance with product-specific defect lists and descriptions.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Performs various inspections determining the acceptability of manufactured parts to ensure product quality.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Reviews inspection data to define deficiencies and overall trends that can affect the quality.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Leads the implementation of statistical process control inspection plans to ensure a consistent level of quality.
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)
Lists ways to improve scheduling skills, including setting deadlines, using a planner and delegating tasks.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Reports the changes in scheduled appointments for management to review.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Uses organizational workforce models to determine schedules that meet operational commitments.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Organizes calendars for department personnel to set meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Designs an organizational timetable to keep track of all scheduled activities of employees.
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)
Identifies our internal and external sources for the SOPs we need.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Participates in the implementation of new SOPs and enhancement of existing ones.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Modifies SOPs accordingly to reflect changes in our business practices and policies.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Optimizes the current SOP development and implementation processes.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Leads cross-functional efforts to develop and implement SOPs across our organization.
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.
