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Upholsterer November 3, 2025

AMS02

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

Pay: $20.86/HR

Job Full Description

Upholsterer Job Summary: A fast-paced manufacturing company is seeking a person to support the Upholstery department. This position will require making, repairing, replacing and securing materials on frames for transportation seating.  Candidates need to be very self-directed and pay high attention to detail and quality.  A priority to ensure all parts fit correctly and are suitable for the final product is needed with the goal of producing a quality product. High attention to detail is required to be successful in this position.

Upholsterer Responsibilities:

  • Reads and comprehends instructions and follows established procedures.
  • Verifies there is all the material and equipment needed to begin the process.
  • Take measures to ensure the perfect fit of components.
  • Select or modifies components according to measurements and specifications.
  • Aligns material and puts together parts to build more complex units
  • Using glue spray guns, air tools, clamps and other machinery or methods as required.
  • Perform all necessary system transactions.
  • Ensure all products meet quality standards.
  • Maintains equipment and workspace in good condition.
  • Inputs production quantities and time data into ERP.
  • Reports on issues, malfunction, or defective parts.
  • Adheres to all safety guidelines and procedures.
  • Create products and box labels.
  • Tears down and remakes boxes.
  • Other duties as assigned.
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Schedule & Pay:

  • 1st shift, Monday - Friday 6am-3:20pm with OT is at the start of the shift at 5am and on the weekends as needed
  • $20.86/hr 

Upholsterer Qualifications:

  • Must possess great manual dexterity and have good hand strength.
  • Technical knowledge and ability to read blueprints, drawings, tape measure (including decimals)        
  • Ability to use simple machinery such as power air tools, spray guns, clamps, bladder machine, stuffing machine, etc.
  • Good understanding of quality control principles.
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Ability to work on regular schedules set forth by the Management team.
  • Standing for entire shift.
  • Able to lift to 40 pounds.
  • Able to twist, bend, stoop as needed.
  • Ability to frequently use your hands to grasp and/or squeeze.
  • Exposure to glue fumes and fiberglass.

 

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Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Position Type: Evaluation hire, full-time

 

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