Furniture Upholsterer Apprentice Job Description Sample

GROW YOUR CAREER WITH US

At Oceania Cruises, we know our future success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best talent. We are seeking individuals that are passionate about hospitality and being their personal best. Our onboard staff is meticulously trained in the art of Signature Service and share a wealth of knowledge, talent and experience in the cruise industry. They are dedicated to exceeding the expectations of our guests onboard.

ABOUT OCEANIA CRUISES

Formed in 2002, Oceania Cruises is the world's largest upper premium cruise line. The Finest Cuisine at Sea, Destination Immersion Specialists and Intimate & Luxurious Ships are the pillars that define Oceania Cruises' five-star product, positioning the line as the cruise company of choice for travelers seeking a truly refined and casually elegant travel experience. Featuring a fleet of six (6) warm and luxurious ships, Oceania Cruises offers an unrivaled vacation experience renowned for its gourmet culinary program inspired by Master Chef Jacques Pépin and its array of destination-rich itineraries spanning the globe. Seasoned world travelers are drawn to Oceania Cruises' diverse voyages, which call on more than 330 ports across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific and the Americas. https://www.oceaniacruises.com/

POSITION SUMMARY / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures upkeep of ship's furniture and upholstery according to company's standards

• Does re-upholstery and varnish when required

• Repairs broken furniture

• Assists Housekeeping on turnaround days for emergency maintenance inside staterooms and suites.

• Maintains an accurate inventory of all fabrics, tools available on board

• Installs carpets and wall paper when required

• Assists guests with repairing broken luggage, bags, shoes etc. as required by the Chief Purser.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years' experience as a Upholster, experience can also be enhanced by experience also as a Carpenter.

• Advanced level of English verbal and writing skills, including the proper use of English grammar is required.

• Moderate administrative skills; computer literate – Word/excel and maintenance systems required

EDUCATION

• At least a High school diploma or foreign equivalency is required.

REQUIRED ABILITIES / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent communication skills

• Respect for all co-workers and guests

• Pride in your work by creating positive energy, excitement and fun

• Outgoing personality, open minded and flexible

• Able to work 7 days a week

• Demonstrate positive behaviors; smiling, being polite and courteous

• Able to develop a camaraderie with team members

• Ability to work in an international environment

• Ability to live in close quarters and share limited space with other cabin-mates

• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a pleasant working environment

• Excellent appearance

• To be able to meet all pre-joining requirements

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NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HOLDINGS

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. is a diversified cruise operator of leading global cruise lines spanning market segments from contemporary to luxury under the brands Norwegian Cruise Line®, Oceania Cruises® and Regent Seven Seas Cruises®.

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/oceania-cruises

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is Oceania Cruises' policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and marital or veteran status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

About this OpportunityAs a Stage 2 Upholsterer working at Nemschoff, you'll upholster products and/or related parts in a manufacturing setting at a standard rate of work based upon customer demand and Lean manufacturing principles to satisfy the customer and provide high quality products delivered in a timely manner. You will assist and train other Upholsterers on new or existing products.

You'll also problem-solve with the assistance of other team members and seek continuous improvement. All of your activities will be performed and completed with a high regard for the safety of others and yourself. You may also learn additional functions by cross-training in other departments.What You'll DoYou'll have opportunities to speak up, solve problems, lead others, and be an owner every day as you...

Use and maintain air tools for optimal performance.

Confirm work processes when a new chair, component, or method is introduced.

Follow Nemschoff's standard quality guidelines for all products.

Follow Nemschoff's recycling procedures for the proper disposal of items.

Follow the requirements of good documentation practices when handling quality records or controlled documents.

Inspect your work for quality, perform rework, and report problems to supervisors.

Keep the work space clean and organized.

Learn and utilize the proper method of upholstering each piece of furniture and continue to follow this exact method of upholstery thereafter.

Work in a team environment.

Work overtime as needed for production needs.

Work with a safety-oriented mind set.

Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Properly apply cambric, velcro, tack strip, glue, and other upholstery components.

Read shop order prints to determine the appropriate components required to upholster each piece of furniture properly.

Recognize flawed or damaged components to determine the compatibility between components and properly report problems to supervisors or Flow Coordinators.

Restock individual supplies.

Utilize a steamer or iron to ensure the production of quality components.

Utilize Lean manufacturing principles as trained or directed.

Sound Like You?You might be just who we’re looking for if you have...

A high school diploma or GED.

The ability to learn the different application of products.

Interpersonal skills and the ability to be accepting of criticism. You'll also need to be patient and persevering.

The ability to remain focused.

The ability to read and interpret documents such as shop order prints.

The ability to communicate problems with upholstery materials to the proper supervisors.

The ability and understanding to carry out detailed and straightforward written or oral instructions.

The ability to solve smaller problems that may arise while upholstering and to perform critical thinking processes.

The ability to occasionally use scissors, nippers, regulators, staple pullers, side cutters, drivers, box cutters, or other hand tools.

The ability to work overtime as needed for production needs.

The ability to perform all essential job functions of the position with or without accommodations.Who We AreAt Nemschoff, we focus on nurturing creative people, innovative thinking, and forward-looking healthcare solutions. Our unique combination of experience, insights, skills, and willingness to try new ideas makes us a leader in the industry. Part of the Herman Miller family, we have a design-focused, environmentally responsible approach and a commitment to craftsmanship that has been a part of our culture since 1950. Based in the lakeshore city of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, we offer a high quality of life, a rewarding team atmosphere, and an excellent benefits package.We are always looking for talented people to join our team. Ready to apply? View a list of our open positions and apply online at nemschoff.com/careers or at our parent company, Herman Miller.Herman Miller is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Fit, install, and secure material on frames, using hand tools, power tools, glue, cement, and/or staples.

• Build furniture up with loose fiber stuffing, cotton, felt, and/or foam padding to form smooth rounded surfaces.

• Make, restore, and/or create custom upholstered furniture, using hand tools and knowledge of following sketches and design specifications.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Skills and Qualifications:
Verbal communication, professionalism, sensitivity to confidential matters, organization team work.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near tools: power and hand tools, moving machinery and mechanical parts, vehicles or/in outside warehouse conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to warehouse temperatures: cold, and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately noisy, common to a warehouse environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Peripheral vision, Distance vision and Ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to sit.

Living Spaces offers a team oriented work environment, for FT employees Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, 401K, 15% employee discount, weekend lunches, and annual company holiday party.

EOE

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Summary/Objective

Upholsterers make/assemble furniture and products for Lippert Interiors. This position requires making, repairing, or replacing upholstery for furniture/products.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Fit, install, and secure material on frames, using hand tools, power tools, glue, cement, and/or staples

• Read work orders, and apply knowledge and experience with materials to assembly quality product that meets customers' requirements

• Assess material needs and notify Material Handling well in advance of need

• Ensure unused product is sent back to inventory

• Assess any defects in product and communicate issues with supervisor

• Maintain records of time required to perform a job

• Rework pieces as needed to meet quality requirements

• Maintain safe working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

• Ensures safety measures are followed to protect personnel and company property

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing quality and timely results

• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor and management

• Regularly use of (color black) Jig(s) for welt alignment and height accuracy.

Competencies

• Ability to communicate clearly.

• Organizational Skills.

• Initiative.

• Thoroughness.

• Time Management.

• Quality Control.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no positions reporting to it.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee may have to lift and/or move items between 5 and 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, and hours of work and days are decided by production and your reporting General Manager.

Full-time

SUMMARY

Inspects and repairs vehicle and furniture upholstery.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Three years of upholstery experience.

Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Any equivalent combination of experience, training, education.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE

FBI fingerprint background check (at employee's expense).

Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

Post-offer/pre-employment physical examination and lift test (at employee's own cost).

Valid CDL (Class B), with air brake and passenger endorsement or Class A learner's permit, and must obtain a valid Arizona CDL within 10 days of hire date. Must not have accrued eight points against Driver's License within the past two years.

ADOT (Arizona Dept. of Transportation) Medical Certificate required after hire.

COMMENTS

LOCATION - Transportation - Campbell & Broadway Area
1 FTE - 8 hours per day

BCL - Grade 7

$13.94 per hour
12 months

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.

Job Title: Upholsterer | Environmental Services | Sioux Falls

City: Sioux Falls

State: South Dakota

Department : ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Job Schedule: Part Time

Shift: Days

Hours Per Shift: 8 hr

JOB SUMMARY

Recovers and repairs stools and various other upholstery using a sewing machine or by hand where applicable. Receives instructions from department leadership as to types and quantities of articles needed in order to prepare work schedule.

Marks dimensions and cuts out various widths and lengths. Sews, using proper color and width of thread. Keeps logs of completed work of upholstery.

Accuracy in measuring material is required. Delivers or assists in delivery of completed projects coordinating timeliness of completion with department leadership. Ability to estimate yardage of fabric, measure, construct and recover a variety of furniture including task chairs, exam tables, couches, and love seats.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

None Required

About Sanford Health:

At Sanford Health, we are dedicated to the work of health and healing. Every day, we show that commitment by delivering the highest quality of care to the communities we serve. We are leaders in health care and strive to provide patients across the region with convenient access to expert medical care, leading-edge technologies and world-class facilities.

In addition to strong clinical care, we are also committed to research, education and community growth. We engage in medical research to not only discover innovative ways to provide care, but also cures for common diseases. We continuously seek new ways to achieve our vision of improving the human condition here in your community, across the region and around the world.

The entire team at Sanford Health recognizes the value of healthy families and communities. We continue to gain momentum and expand our reach. Together, we can make a positive difference now, and in the future.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-243-1372 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

In compliance with federal law requiring employers to verify new employees' U.S. employment eligibility, Sanford participates in E-Verify. To learn more click here for English Version at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/media/resourcesContents/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf or here for Spanish Version at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/media/resourcesContents/EverifyPosterSpanish.pdf .

City: Sioux Falls

State: South Dakota

Job Function: Operations

Job Schedule: Part Time

Shift: Days

Req Number: req17305

This position begins as a full-time regular team member working 40-50 hour per week with approved overtime. Eligibility for 401(K) retirement, employee activities, Flexible Work/Life Balance, Bonus Incentive Plans, Employee Wellness Incentives, Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off from 1st day of employment. Company benefits effective 1st of month following 30 days of employment include: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance and Family Life. with other Supplemental Coverages such as Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity once per year.

External candidates should be able to:

• Read and comprehend required documents

• Lift parts and maneuver in-process furniture 25+ lbs

• Stand/Walk on hard surfaces (concrete floors) for 8+ hours

• Understand and practice assembly processes

• Ability to become proficient in use of air tools including staple guns, screwdrivers, etc.

• Have an eye for Quality and finishing touches

• Support and engage in our programs including Stamp in Quality, Behavior Based Safety and 6S

• Ability to adapt and manage change

• Be team oriented

National is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

L & J. G. Stickley, Inc. (Stickley) is a leader in the furniture manufacturing and retail industries, with brands that are respected and cherished worldwide. With over 115 years in furniture manufacturing, and more than 80 years as a furniture retailer, Stickley (www.stickley.com) is the proud employer of nearly 1,500 talented individuals. We have three manufacturing facilities, multiple corporate-owned retail showrooms, and a global distribution network. We have an opening for an experienced Outsider at our Upholstery Manufacturing facility in Archdale, NC.

Qualifications & Experience

• A minimum of 3 or more years experience in Outside Upholstery for fine custom furniture pieces (fabric and leather)

• Ability to read production tickets and any special instructions

• Utilize tools such as staple gun, nail gun, scissors, regulator, button needle, staple puller, pliers, tape measure etc.

• Must know how to apply ply grip

• Ability to match outside cover with inside cover

• Fabric must be upholstered on the outside smooth to fit the frame properly

• Add stuffing to outside back of the furniture piece

• All pleats must be short and uniform

• Build pieces on time according to production schedule

• Keep work area clean and clear

Benefits

Stickley offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off

• Group Health, prescription drug, vision, and dental coverage

• Company paid life insurance

• 401K

• Flexible Spending

• Employee Assistance Program

• Stickley "Fit for Life" Wellness Program

• Corporate YMCA discount

• Employee Furniture Discount Program

• Salary for this position DOE*

Inside Upholsterer

L & J. G. Stickley, Inc. (Stickley) is a leader in the furniture manufacturing and retail industries, with brands that are respected and cherished worldwide. With over 115 years in furniture manufacturing, and more than 80 years as a furniture retailer, Stickley (www.stickley.com) is the proud employer of nearly 1,500 talented individuals. We have three manufacturing facilities, multiple corporate-owned retail showrooms, and a global distribution network. We have an opening for an experienced Insider at our Upholstery Manufacturing facility in Archdale, NC.

Qualifications & Experience

• A minimum of 3 or more years experience in Inside Upholstery for fine custom furniture pieces (fabric and leather)

• Ability to read production tickets and any special instructions

• Utilize tools such as staple gun, scissors, regulator, button needle, staple puller, pliers, tape measure etc.

• Apply the right amount of cotton and rubber in the seat, inside back, and arms and then apply fabric over the cotton and rubber to complete the inside of an upholstered piece of furniture

• Fabric must be upholstered smooth and fit the frame properly

• All pleats must be short and uniform

• Build pieces on time according to production schedule

• Keep work area clean and clear

• Scan the piece out once it is completed and approved for outsiding

Benefits

Stickley offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off

• Group Health, prescription drug, vision, and dental coverage

• Company paid life insurance

• 401K

• Flexible Spending

• Employee Assistance Program

• Stickley "Fit for Life" Wellness Program

• Corporate YMCA discount

• Employee Furniture Discount Program

• Salary for this position DOE*