Upholstery Technician

TITLE: Upholstery Technician

REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor

EXEMPTION STATUS: Union UAW - Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY: Makes, repairs, and replaces upholstery for transportation vehicle seating. The goal is to produce a quality product to be shipped to our customers.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Fits, installs, and secures material on frames, using hand tools, power tools, glue, and/or staples.
• Reads and comprehends instructions and follows established procedures.
• Verifies all material and equipment needed to begin the process.
• Takes measurements and aligns material puts together parts to build more complex units using glue spray guns, air tools, clamps and other machinery or methods as required.
• Checks product to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintains equipment and workspace is in good condition.
• Performs inventory transactions in the system as required.
• Inputs production quantities and time data.
• Create product and box labels.
• Reports on issues, malfunction, or defective parts.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 years of relevant experience
  
  

Skills & Abilities

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Technical knowledge and ability to read blueprints, drawings, tape measure (including decimals), etc.
• Ability to use hands to pull and stretch fabric to ensure a good fit.
• Good understanding of quality control principles.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and physical condition.
• Ability to work regular schedules set forth by the Management team.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Standing for entire shift.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Able to twist, bend, stoop as needed.
• Requires strenuous physical labor.
• Safety glasses are required.
  
  

This job description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.