Clothes Making, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Furniture, Just in Time (JIT), Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Pattern Making, Production Systems, Quality Management, Restaurant, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player
Position
Commercial / Hospitality Furniture Upholsterer
Job Description
Avis Furniture Company, a long-established manufacturer of hospitality and restaurant furnishings since 1959, is looking for an experienced Furniture Upholsterer to join our production team working on commercial and hospitality projects.
This role is ideal for a skilled upholsterer who takes pride in quality work and can take projects from shop drawings and work orders through final upholstery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
We are proud of the strong team we’ve built. The average tenure of our employees is over 14 years, and many team members have built long-term careers with Avis Furniture.
We are looking for a skilled upholsterer who takes pride in craftsmanship and enjoys seeing a project through from raw materials to finished product, and who is comfortable handling projects from pattern layout and cutting, through final upholstery and finishing.
What We Offer
- Consistent full-time schedule
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive health benefits
- 401(k) with highly competitive company match (fully vested immediately)
- Exceptional annual bonus opportunities
- Company events including cookouts and holiday parties
- Opportunity to work on custom commercial and hospitality furniture projects
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret shop drawings and work orders
- Complete upholstery projects from start to finish, including cutting, sewing, prep work, marking, and upholstering
- Work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Follow company policies and safety standards
- Work as part of the production team to maintain high quality and efficiency
What We're Looking For
- Detail-oriented and safety-focused
- Ability to work with minimal oversight
- Strong ability to follow directions and interpret drawings and work orders
- Clear communication skills
- Positive team-oriented attitude
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years experience in commercial or residential upholstery
- Ability to operate standard upholstery equipment and basic power tools
- Working knowledge of pattern making, tufting, channeling, marking, and related upholstery techniques
- Ability to work within a just-in-time production environment
- Ability to lift 50 lbs unassisted
- Willingness to learn other areas of the manufacturing process
Job Type
Full Time
Schedule
4-Day Work Week (40 Hours)
Monday – Thursday
6:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Overtime as necessary