Upholsterer

SUMMARY

This is a skilled position in the assembly and upholstery of furniture including but not limited to stools and exam tables.    

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspects raw material at the start of each new order for imperfections.
• Fits installs and secures material on frames using hand tools pneumatic tools power tools glue and/or staples.
• Upholsters a variety of components using hand strength pneumatic upholstery press and trade techniques to stretch and form materials to frames.
• Reads production schedule to ensure work order components are completed in a timely manner.
• Checks completed work visually for accuracy.
• Assists with and is cross trained in other areas; performs other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to all Company Policies and Procedures and incorporates sound safety and housekeeping practices in day to day work environment.

Qualifications :

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

Responsible for adhering to the established GFHPs quality system and facility procedures in your respective department.  Responsible for identifying problems that can have an impact on product quality and reporting the information to your supervisor.  Adhere to all Company Policies and Procedures and incorporate sound safety and housekeeping practices in performing day to day functions in the work environment.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); in addition to three (3) years  experience with industrial upholstery including selecting materials using upholstery tools and equipment and performing the actual upholstery work or a demonstrated aptitude to perform the required upholstery tasks.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds and must have dexterity and strength to stretch and form materials.  The employee must be able to stand and walk for the entire work day.

Additional Information :

The Rewards

• Halfday on Fridays
• AirConditioned bright pleasant environment
• Comprehensive benefit package
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation and personal days
• Company holidays

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender identity or expression age religion height weight AIDS/HIV status intellectual disability mental disability physical disability including but not limited to blindness unless it is shown that such disability prevents performance of the work involved medical condition handicap national origin ancestry sexual orientation marital status domestic partnership status parental status military status veteran or military discharge status political beliefs organizational affiliations source of income or housing status or any other status protected by applicable law. GF Health Products Inc. is a drug free workplace.

.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime