Commercial / Hospitality Furniture Upholsterer

Avis Furniture Company
  • Kansas City, MO
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    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

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKansas City, MO

    Skills

    • Clothes Makingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Furnitureunmatched
    • Just in Time (JIT)unmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
    • Pattern Makingunmatched
    • Production Systemsunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Restaurantunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched

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