What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Upholstery Sewer position at u-fab interiors?
Experienced Upholstery Sewer
U-Fab is seeking an experienced seamstress/seamster to join our team. We are looking for candidates that have experience in sewing home furnishings such as pillows and cushions. We operate the largest upholstery shop in town and have won Best Upholstery Shop 10 years running due to our commitment to top quality work and customer satisfaction. While each sewer works on their own pieces, our shop operates with a great deal of teamwork. Our folks use each other's experience and knowledge to produce top quality work and improve their own skills. At U-Fab we only do things the right way, short cuts and mediocre quality will not be tolerated.
Location & Hours:
This position is in our store/shop located at 7921 W. Broad St. This is a piecework position so you can control your earnings and hours. Our average sewer makes over $40,000/year plus benefits, PTO, and vacation time.
Job Duties:
- Cut out items using existing piece, template or measurements
- Sew items together so it fulfills the work order
- Insert zipper/closure for all pieces
- Work with a variety of different fabrics and pattern match
- Work with industrial sewing machines/serger
- Use an industrial walking foot
Skills or Experience Required:
- Must have a least 5 years of upholstery/home furnishing sewing
- Must be able to use industrial sewing machines and walking foot
- Knowledge of the upholstery process a bonus
Compensation & Benefits:
- Piece Rate compensation, earnings of $18-$25/hour depending on skill & speed.
- Ability to work more than 40 hours a week
- Beautiful new climate-controlled workshop with plenty of space
- Paid Vacations and Holidays
- Health Insurance Available
- Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Casual work environment
- Flexible schedules can be accommodated
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $18.00 to $25.00 /hour
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Richmond, VA 23219: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: One location