Furniture Upholsterer
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Auckland, New Zealand · Full-Time · $27/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
From antiques to contemporary designs, an Auckland restoration specialist needs a skilled Upholsterer. You will recover and restore pieces mostly on your own, relying on your trade background and an eye for the finished look.
This is a full-time job. For eligible candidates, sponsorship support may be considered, based on verified skills, experience and suitability for the role.
Name the pieces and fabrics you have worked with on your CV, along with any sewing or frame building experience. A tidy CV from an online builder shows the quality of your finish.
Key Responsibilities
- Reupholster and restore furniture with professional upholstery methods, managing each job from prep through to the final finish
- Work across fabrics, materials and furniture styles while holding quality at a high level
- Assess frames and structures to judge the repair or restoration they need
- Operate upholstery tools and workshop machinery safely, taking care when lifting, positioning and installing frames
- Deliver the same level of workmanship across every finished piece
- Take initiative in a skilled team, pitch in when production demand rises, and keep your workspace safe, clean and tidy
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 5 years working in upholstery, with experience you can demonstrate
- Strong practical knowledge of recovering and restoring furniture, and able to complete upholstery tasks with minimal training or guidance
- Proven work on traditional and modern furniture designs
- Handles upholstery tools and equipment skilfully and safely, and is physically capable with furniture frames and workshop duties
- Precise, detail-focused and committed to quality craftsmanship
- Sewing, fabric cutting or furniture frame construction experience is advantageous
- Dependable professional who meets production deadlines
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