What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trimmer position at American Leather Operations LLC?
Job Title: Upholstery Trimmer
Department: Trimming
Location: Plant 5
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: M – Th 6 am – 4:30 pm & Occasional Fridays 6 am - 10 am
Overtime may be required beyond the posted work schedule and may vary on a weekly basis.
Overview of Responsibilities
- Upholstery Trimmer makes, repairs, or replaces outside work.
- Trimmers fit, install, and secure material (fabric) on wooden frames using hand tools, power tools.
- Aligning parts / fabric to ensure proper assembly and quality levels.
- Applying fabric/poly to furniture frames by means of hand tools.
- Fixing own repairs while ensuring quality, efficiency, and production levels
- Using a computer/scan gun to scan work for production tracking.
- Maintaining clean/neat workstation
- Maintaining tools in working condition
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of furniture trimming experience.
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- LEAN Manufacturing experience a plus
- Basic computer knowledge
- Ability to deliver uncompromising quality and detailed craftsmanship.
- Must be flexible to work overtime when required.
- Able to stand for 10 hours.
- Able to use hand tools/air tools/staple gun for 10 hours.
- Regularly lift and/or move objects 50lbs.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and 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.