Upholsterer

Upholsterer

Lexington, KY

Job Description:

*Secret Clearance required.*

The Upholsterer repairs and rebuilds upholstered furniture, using hand tools and knowledge of fabrics and upholstery methods, removes covering, webbing and padding from seat, arms, back and sides of work piece, using tack puller, chisel, and mallet, removes defective springs by cutting cords or wires that hold them in place, replaces webbing and springs or reties springs, measures and cuts new covering material, installs material on inside of arms, back, seat, and over outside back and arms of wooden frame. The Upholster tacks or sews ornamental trim, such as braid and buttons, to cover and frame, may operate sewing machine to seam cushions and join various sections of covering materials, may repair wooden frame of work piece, repair seats from various types of vehicles, repair a variety of items requiring special shaping, cushioning and covering including aircraft insulation and soundproofing panels, repair special devices and assemblies and other items such as carpets, inflatable shelters and tents made of canvas and other fabrics. In general, the work of an Upholsterer requires rounded training and experience usually acquired through considerable on-the-job training and experience.