upholsterer

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma. Upholstery/upholsterer. Leatherworking and upholstery, other. or equivalent experience.

Asset languages:

Spanish; Castilian.

Work site environment:

Dusty. Motor vehicles.

Work setting:

Relocation costs not covered by employer. Rural area. Marine. Aviation/aerospace repair and overhaul.

Tasks:

• Discuss upholstery fabric, colour and style with customers.
• Provide cost estimate for upholstering furniture or other items.
• Replace worn-out webbing, springs and other furniture parts.
• Lay out, cut, fabricate and install upholstery.
• Tack, glue or sew ornamental trim, braids or buttons.
• Repair furniture frames and refinish wood surfaces.
• Operate sewing machines or sew by hand.
• Garnish the bottom and the back of a seat with interoven rattan.
• Replace damaged windows and repair upholstery.

Type of materials:

Leather. Plastic. Vinyl.

Equipment and machinery experience:

Railway vehicles.

Manufacturing sector experience:

Textile.

Type of industry experience:

• Airline company.
• Furniture and fixtures manufacturing company.
• Furniture upholstery and repair shop.
• Motor vehicle manufacturing.
• Railway transport company.
• Specialty seat manufacturing company.

Cleaning experience:

Upholstery.

Specialization or experience:

• Aircraft galleys, dividers and other furnishings.
• Aircraft seats and interior furnishings.
• Antique furniture and furnishings.
• Automotive interior.
• Marine cabin interiors and other furnishings.
• Passenger train interior furnishings.
• Seats for stadiums, halls etc..
• Walls and other interior areas (i.e. partitions).
• Furniture.

Area of specialization:

Marine repair.

Security and safety:

Bondable. Basic security clearance. Criminal record check. Driver's validity licence check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Own tools/equipment:

Tools.

Screening questions:

1. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
2. Do you have experience working in this field?.
3. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
4. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

Overtime available.

Health benefits:

Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

Bonus.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.
• On-site amenities.
• On-site housing options.
• On-site recreation and activities.
• Other benefits.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Team building opportunities.
• Parking available.
• Variable or compressed work week.
• Wellness program.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.).
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees .
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .
• Does not require Canadian work experience.

Support for Veterans:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans .
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans .
• Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.) .
• Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.) .
• Offers workshops, counselling services