upholsterer

Additional Information

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Experience: Experience an asset
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Urban area

Tasks

• 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
• Discuss upholstery fabric, colour, and style with customers and provide cost estimate
• Repair furniture frames and refinish wood surfaces
• Operate sewing machines or sew by hand
• Garnish the bottom and the back of a seat with interoven rattan

Type of materials

• Leather
• Rotin/rattan

Type of industry experience

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

Specialization or experience

• Furniture

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week