Upholsterer at IO Furniture

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.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of an SSCE qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years hands on experience as an Upholsterer (sewing or tacking) at a furniture manufacturing company.

Key Job Attributes:
Generic:

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

Technical:

• They must be well versed in making furniture pieces such as sofas, headboards, ottomans, etc as per given specifications.
• Upholstery Craftmanship
• Knowledge of stitching by hand or with the use of big/industrial sewing machines
• Basic numeracy skills
• Basic literacy skills.