Upholsterer

Responsibilities

Upholstery & Production:

• Read and interpret production orders, drawings, and product specifications.
• Measure, cut, and prepare fabrics, leather, foam, and other upholstery materials
• accurately.
• Assemble furniture components and install webbing, springs, foam, padding, and
• upholstery materials.
• Stretch, fit, and secure upholstery materials using appropriate hand and power tools.
• Ensure all finished products meet established quality and design standards before
• release.
  

Quality Assurance:

• Inspect completed work for defects, inconsistencies, or damage.
• Repair or rework products that do not meet quality standards.
• Minimize material waste by using upholstery materials efficiently.
• Maintain consistency in workmanship across all assigned products.
  

Equipment & Workplace Safety:

• Operate upholstery tools, machinery, and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition and report faults promptly.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and compliant with workplace health and safety
• regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, safety procedures, and production guidelines.

Productivity & Teamwork:

• Meet daily and weekly production targets without compromising quality.
• Collaborate effectively with supervisors and production team members to ensure timely
• completion of orders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity and product quality
• quality.
  

Performance Expectations:

• Consistently achieve daily and weekly production targets.
• Maintain high product quality with minimal defects and rework.
• Reduce material waste through efficient use of upholstery materials.
• Demonstrate compliance with workplace safety standards and company procedures.
• Contribute positively to team productivity and operational efficiency.
  

Requirements:

• Minimum of a Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or equivalent.
• Vocational training or certification in upholstery, furniture making, or a related trade is an
• added advantage.
• At least 2 years of experience as an upholsterer in a furniture manufacturing or
• production environment.
• Strong knowledge of upholstery techniques, materials, and furniture construction.
• Ability to accurately measure, cut, and fit upholstery materials.
• Proficiency in using upholstery hand tools and machinery.
• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.
• Good communication skills and a strong commitment to quality and safety.