Sewer Upholstery

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Collaborate closely with upholstery designers and craftsmen to understand sewing requirements for furniture prototypes.
• Execute sewing tasks efficiently and accurately, including stitching fabric pieces, sewing cushions, attaching covers, and other related upholstery tasks.
• Interpret sewing patterns and specifications provided by designers to ensure precise and high-quality sewing work on furniture pieces.
• Operate sewing machines and other relevant tools to achieve desired sewing results while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship.
• Collaborate with the upholstery team to troubleshoot and address any sewing-related issues that may arise during the prototype development process.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized sewing workspace, ensuring proper care and maintenance of sewing equipment.
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIRED :

High School Diploma or equivalent

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience as a Sewer, Seamstress, or similar role in an upholstery or furniture manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in sewing techniques, including operating sewing machines, stitching fabrics, and following sewing patterns accurately.
• Strong understanding of different fabrics, sewing materials, and their applications in upholstered furniture.
• Ability to interpret and execute sewing instructions and specifications to achieve precise and high-quality results.
• Attention to detail and precision in sewing work to meet quality standards and design specifications.
• Team player with excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with designers and other team members..

PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above 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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, walk and sit; use fingers and hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; talk and hear; bending at waist.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.
• Candidate must be able to lift, carry, push & pull up to 25 lbs and capable of operating office equipment. Position may occasionally require moderate lifting (25-45 lbs). Use of lifting aids or partner lifts are required per policy and procedures.
• Manual dexterity and foot / hand / eye coordination is necessary to control industrial material handling equipment and vehicles.
• Subject to fluctuating temperatures within in the work facility, as impacted by the weather.