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Inside Upholsterer

American Leather Operations LLC
Newton, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2026

Inside Upholsterer

Job Description

Job Title: Upholsterer Insider / Manufacturing
Department: Upholstery
Location: Plant 3 – 1620 Fisher Court, Newton, NC 28658
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt – Hourly Pay

Schedule

  • Monday–Thursday: 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Occasional Fridays: 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Overtime may be required beyond the posted work schedule and may vary on a weekly basis.

Please note: All new hires will receive holiday pay and shutdown vacation pay for the Christmas break.

About LEE Industries

Since 1969, the mission of LEE Industries has been to create innovatively styled, high-quality furnishings while adhering to values that focus on our customers, community, and the environment. Our love for furniture is contagious, and we take pride in producing the best upholstery products available—all made in the USA.

LEE associates are our most valued asset. We would not be who we are today without our associates. Our success comes from caring, highly skilled craftsmen who are the best in their field. LEE offers opportunities to learn, grow, and build a long-term career.

Overview of Responsibilities

Upholstery Insiders are responsible for making, repairing, and replacing upholstery for high-end household furniture.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Fit, install, and secure leather or fabric to wooden frames
  • Use manual and powered tools to secure components into place
  • Align parts and materials to ensure proper assembly and quality standards
  • Cross-train in other areas as needed
  • Maintain detailed craftsmanship and quality expectations
  • Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of furniture Upholsterer Insider experience
  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • LEAN manufacturing experience a plus
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Ability to deliver uncompromising quality and detailed craftsmanship
  • Ability to work full-time
  • Flexibility to work overtime when required

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand for up to 10 hours
  • Ability to use hand tools, air tools, and staple guns for up to 10 hours
  • Regularly lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

LEE Industries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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Tapicero/a de Interiores

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Descripción del Puesto

Puesto: Tapicero/a de Interiores / Fabricación

Departamento: Tapicería

Ubicación: Planta 3 – 1620 Fisher Court, Newton, NC 28658

Estatus FLSA: No Exento – Pago por Hora

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Horario

• Lunes a Jueves: 6:00 a. m. – 4:30 p. m.

• Viernes ocasionales: 6:00 a. m. – 10:00 a. m.

Es posible que se requieran horas extras fuera del horario de trabajo publicado, las cuales pueden variar semanalmente.

Nota: Todos los nuevos empleados recibirán paga por días festivos y vacaciones por cierre durante las vacaciones de Navidad.

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Acerca de LEE Industries

Desde 1969, la misión de LEE Industries ha sido crear muebles de alta calidad con un estilo innovador, adhiriendo a valores que priorizan a nuestros clientes, la comunidad y el medio ambiente. Nuestra pasión por los muebles es contagiosa y nos enorgullecemos de producir los mejores productos de tapicería disponibles, todos fabricados en EE. UU.

Los empleados de LEE son nuestro activo más valioso. No seríamos quienes somos hoy sin ellos. Nuestro éxito se debe a artesanos dedicados y altamente cualificados, los mejores en su campo. LEE ofrece oportunidades para aprender, crecer y forjar una carrera a largo plazo.

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Resumen de Responsabilidades

Los Auxiliares de Tapicería son responsables de fabricar, reparar y reemplazar la tapicería de muebles de alta gama para el hogar. Responsabilidades clave:

• Ajustar, instalar y asegurar cuero o tela a marcos de madera

• Usar herramientas manuales y eléctricas para asegurar los componentes en su lugar

• Alinear piezas y materiales para garantizar un ensamblaje adecuado y estándares de calidad

• Capacitarse en otras áreas según sea necesario

• Mantener un nivel detallado de artesanía y expectativas de calidad

• Realizar todas las demás tareas asignadas

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Requisitos

• Mínimo de 5 años de experiencia como tapicero interno

• Se prefiere diploma de preparatoria o GED

• Se valorará la experiencia en manufactura esbelta (LEAN)

• Conocimientos básicos de informática

• Capacidad para ofrecer una calidad impecable y un trabajo artesanal minucioso

• Disponibilidad para trabajar a tiempo completo

• Flexibilidad para trabajar horas extras cuando sea necesario

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Requisitos físicos

• Capacidad para permanecer de pie hasta 10 horas

• Capacidad para usar herramientas manuales, neumáticas y grapadoras hasta 10 horas

• Levantar y/o mover regularmente objetos que pesen hasta 23 kg

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Declaración de igualdad de oportunidades de empleo

LEE Industries Somos un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Todos los solicitantes cualificados serán considerados para el empleo sin importar su raza, color, religión, sexo, origen nacional, discapacidad, condición de veterano protegido o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley.


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