FACTORY UNLIKE ANY OTHER
The American Leather factory is unique in the furniture industry. It allows us to create custom luxury furniture in Dallas, Texas, and deliver it to consumers' homes via our retail partners in about 30 days. Blending the best in technology, efficient systems, and state-of-the-art craftsmanship allows us to offer the most beautiful styles, innovative mechanisms, and a range of custom options.
Each valued operations team member is key to upholding American Leather's commitment to quality, workmanship, and service. We look forward to receiving your application to join our exceptional team.
SUMMARY
The upholsterer must be able to work in a climate-controlled environment, requiring continuous standing while operating hand tools and air compressed staple gun to adhere leather and fabric to wood frames. Upholsterers are required to have flexibility to work overtime as needed.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Secures fabric and leather using a staple gun. Air racket, and, drill is used to assemble the final piece.
Match covers material with correct frame and upholster all frame parts
Reads traveler instructions on product specifications including medallion, leg color, welt or brass tack, springs or webbing and other order requirement
Correct any crooked seams and staple bumps
Visually inspect work to ensure quality
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Lead
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
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Must be able to safely use air tools including
Staple gun
Air racket
Drill
Blower
Ability to recognize proper nuts, bolts, and screws per style.
Ability to work with welt on front post.
Ability to assemble frame and or mechanisms to the frames as required.
Ability to inspect work as being upholstered and this includes sewing mistakes and bad leather or fabric.
Strength to pull hard materials onto frame for long periods of time
Must check seams and quality when piece is complete.
Some great perks and benefits you will receive
Competitive compensation and health insurance include medical, dental, vision, life, short/long-term disability, a flexible spending account, and a 401k plan. We also have an on-site wellness/fitness center that includes free personal training 2 times a week and yoga sessions once a week.