Core Values

Dedication – Enthusiasm – Synergy – Integrity – Goal-oriented – Nimble

Job Summary

The Trimmer is responsible for placing and attaching trim fabric materials to the frame consistent with brand standards and custom specifications to meet customer’s needs.

Essential Job Duties

• Attaches binding, braids, skirts or other trimming materials or fabrics to upholstered frames.
• Attaches bindings or apply solutions to edges of cut material to prevent raveling.
• Attaches fasteners, grommets, buttons, buckles, ornamental trim, and other accessories to covers or frames, using hand tools.
• Examines furniture frames, upholstery to locate defects.
• Fits, installs, and secures material on frames, using hand tools, power tools, glue, cement, and/or staples.
• Makes custom upholstered furniture, using hand tools and knowledge of fabrics and upholstery methods.
• Reads work orders and apply knowledge and experience with materials in order to determine types and amounts of materials required to cover workpieces. 8. Other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Roles

• Maintain brand standards on all produced upholstered product
• Meet customer expectations by adhering to specifications on upholstery work orders

Metrics

• Pieces of furniture trimmed per day

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Three or more years of experience as an upholsterer.
• Ability to perform skilled tasks with occasional problem solving to resolve issues.
• Ability to multi-task and manage many responsibilities and projects at one time.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders.
• Ability to interact individually with users and work cross-functionally throughout the organization.

Safety

All employees are expected to act in a safe manner at all times and ensure that those around them do not put themselves or others at risk. Safety is everyone’s responsibility. At all times working safely is a condition of employment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: sit and stand; occasional walking and frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reaching with hands and arms; occasionally climb stairs, balance; stoop, or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus (correctable) and detect color differences. Hearing abilities include the ability to hear clearly while working in person or on the telephone (correctable).

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is performed in a production environment that may involve varying levels of noise, dust, and seasonal temperature changes. Work may be fast paced with periods of high production demands, requiring the ability to manage stress while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.