Upholsterer

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Requisition ID: 22312

Since 1975, Leader has been exactly that: a leader in emergency vehicle manufacturing. We are a Southern California-based ambulance company that combines a strong work ethic with an unwavering commitment to safety and quality. The result is a range of Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 ambulances full of innovative features that can improve the safety and effectiveness of the crew.

Leader Ambulance is part of the larger REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency, commercial, and recreation markets. REV Group’s extensive vehicle line-up includes models such as ambulances, fire trucks, school buses, terminal trucks, RV’s, luxury buses, and much more. Our 6,500 employees continuously demonstrate their commitment to building innovative and reliable vehicles that our customers can depend on whether for a family trip across the U.S. or when responding to an emergency. Rev Group is a veteran friendly employer and hires over 200 veterans and or those transferring out of the military each year.

Job Summary

Cover a variety of different upholstered products: Make, repair, or replace upholstery for vehicles. Fit, install, and secure material on frames, using hand tools, power tools, glue, cement, or staples. Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.

Responsibilities

• Draw cutting lines on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references such as drawings or blueprints.
• Measure and cut new covering materials, using patterns and measuring and cutting instruments, following sketches and design specifications.
• Cover and secure a variety of components for vehicles on the production line.
• Operate sewing machines or sew upholstery by hand to seam cushions and join various sections of covering material.
• Fit, install, and secure material on frames, using hand tools, power tools, glue, cement, or staples.
• Set work priorities to meet production goals as scheduled.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Function with a minimal amount of supervision.
• Meet all QA and QC standards for each task.
• Promote the use and applications of Lean Manufacturing continuous improvement tools as part of the culture.
• Be compliant with the rules of conduct and attendance per company policy
• Required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
  
  

Requirements (education, Experience, Travel, Physical, Work Environment)

• One or more years of similar experience in upholstery covering.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and layout and other written or verbal instructions.
• Close attention to detail
• Function with a minimal amount of supervision or no supervision.
• Ability to read and use linear and other measuring devices.
• Ability to perform all operations within acceptable quality and time standards.
• Familiar with the safe operation of various pneumatic and power tools: including but not limited to drills, screw gun, table saw, band saw, and routers.
• Ability to use basic mathematics.
• Must have general knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.
  
  

Other Physical Requirements Include

• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 #s without assistance.
• Ability to work from various squatting, kneeling, or bending positions.
• Ability to work with arms above head.
• Ability to work from ladders
• Ability to stand at a workstation for eight hours a day (minus specified breaks).
• Ability to safely use specified hand, air, power tools, and machinery.
• Ability to operate and understand the operation of all protective safety equipment in the area.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Must be able to endure repetitive motions (hand crimping).
• Ability to work in noisy and dusty conditions.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is elevated.

Personal Protective Equipment Recommended And/or Required

• Safety glasses.
• Earplugs.
• Closed Toe Shoes
• Work Gloves
  
  

REV Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. REV Group also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

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