Upholsterer

Employer

Artisan Mobile Upholstery

Languages

English or French

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Upholstery/upholsterer
• Leatherworking and upholstery, other
• or equivalent experience

Asset languages

Spanish; Castilian

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Motor vehicles

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Rural area
• Marine
• Aviation/aerospace repair and overhaul

Tasks

• Discuss upholstery fabric, colour and style with customers
• Provide cost estimate for upholstering furniture or other items
• Replace worn-out webbing, springs and other furniture parts
• Lay out, cut, fabricate and install upholstery
• Tack, glue or sew ornamental trim, braids or buttons
• Repair furniture frames and refinish wood surfaces
• Operate sewing machines or sew by hand
• Garnish the bottom and the back of a seat with interoven rattan
• Replace damaged windows and repair upholstery

Type of materials

• Leather
• Plastic
• Vinyl

Equipment and machinery experience

Railway vehicles

Manufacturing sector experience

Textile

Type of industry experience

• Airline company
• Furniture and fixtures manufacturing company
• Furniture upholstery and repair shop
• Motor vehicle manufacturing
• Railway transport company
• Specialty seat manufacturing company

Cleaning experience

Upholstery

Specialization or experience

• Aircraft galleys, dividers and other furnishings
• Aircraft seats and interior furnishings
• Antique furniture and furnishings
• Automotive interior
• Marine cabin interiors and other furnishings
• Passenger train interior furnishings
• Seats for stadiums, halls etc.
• Walls and other interior areas (i.e. partitions)
• Furniture

Area of specialization

Marine repair

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

Tools

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

Overtime available

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for Veterans

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
• Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
• Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.)
• Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example: adapting to different organizational structures)
• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities