What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upholsterer position at Chervan?
Chervan, Inc. is a team of 200 craftspeople and support staff focused on making solid wood furniture in the USA. Founded in 1932 by a dedicated artist, designer and wood carver the company remains family owned and passionately focused on true US manufacturing and the opportunities for work and within our community.
Chervan, Inc. is currently seeking team members to fill open UPHOLSTERER positions and assist with...
- Fitting, installing, and securing material on frames, using hand tools, power tools, glue, or staples.
- Building furniture up with loose fiber stuffing, cotton, felt, or foam padding to form smooth, rounded surfaces.
- Making, restoring, or creating custom upholstered furniture, using hand tools and knowledge of fabrics and upholstery methods.
- Examining furniture frames, upholstery, springs, and webbing to locate defects.
- Adjusting or replacing webbing, padding, or springs, and securing them in place.
- Attaching fasteners, grommets, buttons, buckles, ornamental trim, and other accessories to covers or frames, using hand tools.
Qualifications
- Must be able to use hands and arms continually throughout the workday in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating items.
- Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Ability to stand almost continually while on shift and make repetitive motions, bend, stoop and reach.
- Ability to wear necessary PPE such as safety glasses and gloves; and hearing protection if needed
Experienced candidates are encouraged to apply, however, on the job training will be provided to those willing and eager to learn a new trade. Competitive compensation and benefits are also provided to team members.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
COVID-19 considerations:
Work Location: One location