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Upholstery Apprentice

Bernhardt Furniture Company
Lenoir, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/16/2027
Bernhardt Design Division is looking for a Upholstery Apprentice. Position will be located at Plant 7 (1402 Morganton Blvd) in Lenoir, NC

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.
Ability to train other team members to become proficient on new upholstery techniques.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

XJ6

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Sick Leave

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