Upholsterer

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Relocation costs not covered by employer. Willing to relocate. Assembly. 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. Operate sewing machines or sew by hand. Cut fabric or layers of fabric to specifications. Mark, cut and sew fabric. Type of materials: Leather. Vinyl. Equipment and machinery experience: Leather stitching machine. Type of industry experience: Furniture and fixtures manufacturing company. Furniture upholstery and repair shop. Cleaning experience: Upholstery. Area of specialization: Factory assembly. Seamstress. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Ability to distinguish between colours. Standing for extended periods. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Other benefits: Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Travel insurance. Wellness program. Support for youths: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Support for mature workers: Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) . Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) .