What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upholstery Apprentice position at Bernhardt Furniture Company?
Bernhardt Design Division is looking for a Upholstery Apprentice. Position will be located at Plant 7 (1402 Morganton Blvd) in Lenoir, NC
Primary Responsibilities:
Preferred Experience & Skill Set:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
XJ6
Primary Responsibilities:
- Learn to upholster and build custom pieces of furniture which includes sofas, chairs, ottomans, stools, etc.
- Collaborate with existing team on best practices for production of new and existing upholstered product.
- Maintain detailed specifications during the sample building process to ensure correct procedures are followed during the actual production & manufacturing process.
- Troubleshoot and engineer potential issues specific to new samples before they are released into production.
- Assist in creating new and innovative solutions for increased productivity during the sample creation process.
- Continuously learn and research best practices regarding the craft of upholstery within the industry.
Preferred Experience & Skill Set:
- Proficient with upholstery tools such as: staple gun, scissors, regulator, tape measure, pliers, etc.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to multi-task and possess excellent communication and time management skills.
- Ability to meet set deadlines that will impact the development process.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
XJ6
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Sick Leave