upholsterer

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Responsibilities

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
• 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

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Leather
• Plastic

Type of industry experience

• Furniture and fixtures manufacturing company
• Specialty seat manufacturing company

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Sitting
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Parking available