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Description
*Sponsorship is not available for this position*
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
Collaborate with product designers and developers to understand upholstery requirements for furniture prototypes.
Execute upholstery tasks, including fabric cutting, sewing, padding, and fitting materials onto furniture frames.
Interpret design specifications and ensure accurate execution of upholstery techniques to meet quality and aesthetic standards.
Experiment with different materials, textures, and techniques to optimize comfort, durability, and visual appeal.
Create upholstery patterns.
Contribute insights and suggestions to improve the functionality, durability, and aesthetics of furniture designs.
Maintain an organized workspace, ensuring efficient inventory management of upholstery materials and tools.
All other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
REQUIREMENTS
Proven experience as an Upholster or similar role, preferably in a product development or furniture manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in upholstery techniques, such as fabric cutting, sewing, stapling, and fitting materials onto furniture frames.
Proficiency in upholstery pattern development..
Strong understanding of different upholstery materials, textiles, and their applications.
Ability to interpret design specifications and translate them into high-quality upholstery work.
Attention to detail and precision in executing upholstery tasks to achieve desired outcomes.
Creativity and willingness to experiment with various materials and techniques to enhance furniture designs.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage inventory of upholstery materials efficiently.
Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with designers, developers, and other team members.
PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, walk and sit; use fingers and hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; talk and hear; bending at waist.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.
Candidate must be able to lift, carry, push & pull up to 25 lbs and capable of operating office equipment. Position may occasionally require moderate lifting (25-45 lbs). Use of lifting aids or partner lifts are required per policy and procedures.
Manual dexterity and foot/hand/eye coordination is necessary to control industrial material handling equipment and vehicles.
Subject to fluctuating temperatures within in the work facility, as impacted by the weather.
Flexsteel is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran or disability status. For more information visit the United States Department of Labor website