upholsterer
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.
Tasks:
- 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.
- Draw, lay out and cut master pattern of product.
Supervision:
- Sewing machine operators.
- Fabric, fur and leather cutters.
Type of industry experience:
Furniture upholstery and repair shop.
Cleaning experience:
Upholstery.
Area of specialization:
Pattern design.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Manual dexterity.
- Attention to detail.
- Fast-paced environment.
- Standing for extended periods.
Screening questions:
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Are you currently a student?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
Day.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Paramedical services coverage.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
- Group insurance benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
Long term benefits:
Long-term care insurance.
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- Parking available.