Upholsterer

Jas Sewing Centre Inc. based in Surrey, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Upholsterer who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment and Full time job. The selected candidates will be required to work during flexible hours.

Employer Name: Jas Sewing Centre Inc.
Position: Upholsterer
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $25.00 hourly for 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Surrey, BC

Job Description

  • The candidate will be expected to sew by hand or use sewing machines.
  • The candidate must lay out, cut, fabricate, and install upholstery.
  • The candidate will be responsible for replacing worn-out webbing, springs, and other furniture components.
  • The candidate must repair furniture frames and refinish wood surfaces.
  • The candidate will be expected to meet with customers and discuss upholstery fabric, colour, and style, as well as provide a cost estimate.
  • The candidate must tack, glue, or sew ornamental trim, braids, or buttons.
  • The candidate will be responsible for measuring and preparing patterns for the furniture frame.
  • The candidate will be responsible for restoring and reupholstering old furniture.
  • The candidate will be expected to create patterns for manufacturing as well as samples for trade shows.
  • The candidate will be required to dismantle furniture in order to prepare it for upholstery.
  • The candidate will be responsible for installing foam and batting to the furniture framework.
  • The candidate will be responsible for installing and repairing furniture webbing and seating springs.
  • The candidate will be responsible for stretching out and installing fabric or leather coverings.
  • The candidate will be responsible for conducting quality checks on completed orders.
  • The candidate will be required to conduct routine maintenance of work tools and upholstery machine
  • The candidate will be required to finish upholstered furniture by attaching ornament trims, buttons, buckles, and grommets
  • The candidate will be required to examine furniture frames, springs, and webbings to identify defects
  • The candidate will be required to study work orders to determine the amount and type of materials required to cover work pieces
  • The candidate will be required to measure and cut materials using manual or automated cutting instruments
  • The candidate will be in charge of loading work pieces and materials onto production machinery.
  • The candidate’s responsibilities will include coordinating with interior designers to decorate and furnish rooms.
  • The candidate will be responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of upholstery techniques by monitoring the upholstery industry to identify trends.
  • The candidate will be required to interact with clients to discuss preferences such as upholstery color, fabric, and style.
  • The candidate will be expected to conduct cost estimates in order to assess project requirements and to ensure that projects are completed within specified time frames.
  • The candidate will be needed to use chalks, pencils, paint, or other markers to outline cutting lines on fabrics.
  • The candidate will be required to read work orders and maintain database of production status for communication with outside clients as well as in-house sales managers
  • The candidate will be required to apply and install batting, foam, poly-filler, and cut cloth to timber framework in the assembly of hand-crafted furniture using power and hand tools.
  • The candidate will be required to operate portable hand-sewing equipment, nail guns, hobnail and tack hammers, hot-knife cutters and other industrial equipment
  • The candidate will be required to discuss complications or assembly line slow-downs with supervisors and brainstorm solutions for increased productivity
  • The candidate will be required to cover wooden frame with soft materials such as cotton, felt pad, fiber or foam to improve texture and appearance.
  • The candidate will be responsible for using their upholstery skills to construct or repair upholstered furniture with a variety of hand and power equipment.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • The candidate should have minimum qualification of Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
  • The ideal candidate should have a minimum 1 to 2 years of working experience in similar industry.
  • The candidate should have a thorough criminal record check.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
  • The candidate should be punctual.
  • The candidate should be accountable.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should have excellent customer service skills.
  • The candidate should have the ability to work quickly without compromising quality
  • The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
  • The candidate should be client focused.
  • The candidate should be able to work in a safe and efficient manner with little supervision.
  • The candidate should be able to follow oral and written instruction
  • The candidate should have good physical and healthy state to perform all tasks quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
  • The candidate should have excellent design skills.
  • The candidate should be well-versed in upholstery instruments, such as hot knives, nail guns, and sewing machines.
  • The candidate must be capable of lifting, pulling, and manipulating heavy goods.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in bending, crouching and kneeling positions.
  • This is a fast-paced environment.
  • The candidate should be willing to work under pressure
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.
  • The candidate should be required to handling heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate should be willing to work standing position for extended periods.
  • The candidate should ready to work overtime if needed.
  • The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
  • The candidate should be skilled in repairing and finishing furniture to improve appearance.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

[email protected]

By mail

12677 80 Ave suite Unit 101
Surrey , BC
V3W 3A6

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