Re-upholsterer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Discuss upholstery fabric, colour and style with customers
• Provide cost estimate for upholstering furniture or other items
• Replace worn-out webbing, springs and other furniture parts
• Lay out, cut, fabricate and install upholstery
• Tack, glue or sew ornamental trim, braids or buttons
• Repair furniture frames and refinish wood surfaces
• Operate sewing machines or sew by hand
• Supervisory Experience

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Leather
• Plastic

Type of industry experience

• Furniture and fixtures manufacturing company
• Furniture upholstery and repair shop

Specialization or experience

• Aircraft seats and interior furnishings
• Antique furniture and furnishings
• Automotive interior
• Marine cabin interiors and other furnishings
• Passenger train interior furnishings
• Seats for stadiums, halls etc.
• Furniture

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available