Upholsterer at IO Furniture

Upholsterers are needed for immediate engagement at IO Furniture Limited. They must be well versed in making furniture pieces such as sofas, headboards, ottomans, etc as per given specifications.

Location: Ilupeju, Lagos.

Reporting Line: Production Supervisor

Task Complexities

• Take measurements and accurately cut materials required for furniture upholstery.
• Use webbing stretchers to extend webbings and fabrics to be used as covers.
• Manually sew upholstery or operate sewing machines to seam cushions and join various ends of fabric.

Key Job Attributes:

1. Generic :

• Ability to work with a team
• Ability to work independently
• Attention to details
• Communication skills
• Integrity / Discipline
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

2. Technical :

• Upholstery Craftmanship
• Knowledge of stitching by hand or with the use of big/industrial sewing machines
• Basic numeracy skills
• Basic literacy skills.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of an SSCE qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years hands on experience as an Upholsterer (sewing or tacking) at a furniture manufacturing company.