Skirt Upholsterer

Position Summary:Perform a variety of operations to assemble and upholster portions of fully upholstered furniture. Move frame assembly from roller conveyor to upholstery lift and perform assigned duties using air stapling equipment hand tools templates and measuring devices. Work on a variety of models to shape and form the upholstery for a specific appearance fit and Duties & Responsibilities:Use transfer cart to move assembled frame from conveyor to upholstery lift. The upholstery lift (scissor lift) is pneumatically powered and controlled by a foot pedal. Proper bending techniques should be used when moving the transfer cart to prevent filler material (foam) to the frame. A Pneumatic staple gun is used to perform this task. Safety glasses are required to prevent any possible reflections from hitting the employees eye. Repetitive motion is a potential hazard from the triggering scissors to cut excessive filler material from the pneumatic staple gun is used again to attach fabric/leather to the frame. The non-trigger hand is used to pull and stretch thefabric/leather to ensure the desired seams in the upholstered product are smoothed out and tucked by the use of a regulator (ice pick) for a crisp finished fabric is trimmed off around the finished wood portions of the frame with a box cutter (razor blade). Occasional lifting is required to sit frames off of the assembly conveyor due to Requirements:High School diploma or equivalentMinimum one year to read and follow directions (verbal and written).Basic math skills: counting adding subtractingMust be able to lift up to 50 pounds individually and up to 100 pounds with assistanceMust have hand to eye coordinationMust be organized and able to multi-taskMust be able to complete job duties in timely mannerAbility to pay close attention to detailsExcellent attendance recordFlexible to changing work stations as business dictatesWork and make decisions with minimum supervisionOvertime as required including SaturdayBenefits:Benefits are an important part of the total compensation that is offered providing peace of mind and financial well-being. Ethan Allen is committed to offering a variety of benefits that allow associates to choose whether or not to participate based on personal and family needs. Some of the benefits offered are 401(k) plan (with Employer contributions) multiple Medical Plans with Prescription Drug Coverage Health Savings Account (including Employer contributions) Dental Plan Vision Plan Basic Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Supplemental Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance Dependent Group Term Life Insurance Short and Long-Term Disability Business Travel Accident Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Health Care & Dependent Care Commuter Saving Plans Public Transit & Parking Voluntary Whole Life Insurance Voluntary Critical Care Insurance Voluntary Accident Insurance and Employee Assistance Program. Benefit availability varies based on full-time or part-time employee classification.