Furniture Upholsterer

Construction · Waitakere City, Auckland, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25 - $30/hr

Furniture Upholsterer needed in Waitakere City, Auckland. The employer is a long-established furniture restoration and recovering business, and it wants someone whose practical skills are backed by genuine industry experience.

Do not apply expecting extensive training. This is a hands-on position for a person who already understands upholstery and can confidently work on different furniture pieces. You will need a proven work history, strong attention to detail and the physical capability for workshop-based recovering.

Hours are 40 per week, Monday to Friday, plus overtime when the workload increases. Your experience must be verifiable. Never pay anyone who promises to secure this job for you.

Key Responsibilities

Keep the workshop clean, safe and organised, and use upholstery tools, machinery and equipment safely
Upholster and recover antique, traditional and contemporary pieces
Complete restoration and recovering jobs to a professional standard
Handle upholstery projects independently with minimal assistance, selecting the right method for each furniture type
Prepare, position and move furniture frames in production and lift them onto and off benches
Assist when furniture is loaded and unloaded for transport
Deliver a high standard of finish, accuracy and workmanship
Coordinate with colleagues who do cutting, sewing and frame construction
Work 40 hours each week, Monday to Friday
Cover overtime when workload increases

Requirements & Eligibility

Must meet applicable requirements to be considered for sponsorship
At least 5 years of professional furniture upholstery experience
Proven hands-on experience across a range of furniture styles, with a strong practical grasp of recovering and restoration techniques
Able to complete upholstery work with limited supervision and operate the relevant tools and equipment safely
Physically capable of lifting and handling furniture frames
Strong attention to detail and consistent finishing
Reliable, able to maintain full-time hours and willing to work overtime when the business requires
Upholstery experience that can be verified
Cutting and sewing skills are an advantage
Furniture frame-making experience is an advantage

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