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Entry Level Upholstery Technician

Alfred's Upholstery & Co.-Alfred, Maine
Alfred, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/16/2025

Alfred's Upholstery & Co. is a family-owned high-end workroom in the heart of Alfred village with over 25 years in business. Excellence, respect, and teamwork are core to our company culture. We strive for a positive and dynamic work environment where everyone can thrive. We pride ourselves on the quality and integrity of our work, striving to exceed our customers’ expectations.

We are seeking someone with these same ideals to join our team as an entry level Upholstery Technician. This employee will be working in our foam fabrication department, helping create marine cushions and interiors for high-end yacht manufacturers. Opportunities for growth are available for the person who's hard working and motivated.

Characteristics:

  • Enthusiastic self-starter with strong work ethic
  • Enjoys working independently but can work collaboratively as well
  • Able and willing to learn new techniques with a proactive approach to acquiring new skills
  • High attention to detail and quality
  • Have a sense of urgency in their efforts and a commitment to meeting deadlines
  • Adaptable to shifting priorities and unforeseen circumstances
  • Approaches challenges with a positive mindset

Experience/Skills:

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in skilled manual labor, such as carpentry, or having completed vocational schooling. PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE WHEN YOU APPLY IF YOUR JOB HISTORY DOES NOT CLEARLY LIST RELATED WORK.
  • Ability to use both hand and power tools
  • Must demonstrate basic carpentry skills, such as accurately reading a tape measure and ability to cut straight lines
  • Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions correctly
  • Competent in basic computer skills (e.g. using Microsoft Outlook, navigating an iPad to take and share photos and use an online schedule software) or the willingness to learn
  • Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and tolerate standing for long periods
  • Must be able to bend and reach without difficulty
  • Experience in upholstery practices is a plus, but not required as we are willing to train

Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Benefits:

  • 4-Day Work Week
  • Paid Time Off*
  • Holiday Pay*
  • Personal/ Sick Time*
  • 401K with employer matching*

*Available after 3-months of continuous employment

Starting Pay:

  • $20-$24 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Schedule:

  • 7 am start time with 8-10 hr days dependent on production demand**
  • Monday through Thursday standard work week
  • Overtime may occasionally be necessary to meet deadlines or project demands. If needed, OT is generally scheduled for Fridays to minimize disruption to employees' weekends.

**a temporary training period with shorter hours/later start time may be required

PDF Format for resumes preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • No nights

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • skilled manual labor: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $24

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