Furniture Upholsterer
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Auckland, New Zealand · Full-Time · $27/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
In Auckland, a specialist furniture restoration team needs a skilled Upholsterer. The work ranges from heritage antiques to modern designs, and the person hired will recover and restore pieces with little supervision, relying on a trade background and a good eye for finish.
The job is full-time. Eligible candidates may be considered for sponsorship support based on verified skills, experience and suitability for the role.
On your CV, mention the furniture styles you have recovered, the fabrics you work with and any sewing or frame-building. Put together an Auckland upholsterer CV with Build AI CV to present it neatly.
Key Responsibilities
- Recover and restore furniture using professional upholstery methods
- Take each project from preparation right through to final finishing
- Handle different fabrics, materials and furniture styles to a consistently high standard
- Examine frames and structures to work out what repairs or restoration they need
- Use upholstery tools and workshop machinery safely, and move frames with care during lifting, positioning and installation
- Hold workmanship at the same level from one finished piece to the next
- Work on your own initiative within a skilled team, and help meet extra production demand in busy periods
- Keep your workspace safe, clean and organised
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 5 years of demonstrated upholstery industry experience
- Solid hands-on knowledge of recovering and restoring furniture
- Can complete upholstery tasks with minimal training or guidance
- Proven experience with traditional as well as modern furniture designs
- Skilled and safe with upholstery tools and equipment, and physically capable of handling furniture frames and workshop duties
- High attention to detail and a commitment to quality craftsmanship
- Sewing, fabric cutting or furniture frame construction experience is advantageous
- A reliable professional who can meet production deadlines
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