Furniture Upholsterer
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Auckland, New Zealand · Full-Time · $27/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Skilled hands that can bring a tired armchair or a heritage sofa back to life are wanted in Auckland. A respected furniture restoration workshop is looking for an experienced Furniture Upholsterer to join its specialist team.
You will restore and recover pieces from antiques to modern designs, working mostly on your own and finishing each job to a high standard without close supervision. The workshop values technical skill and reliability above all. Eligible candidates may be considered for sponsorship support, based on verified skills, experience and suitability for the role.
On your CV, describe the furniture styles you have recovered, your sewing and fabric cutting skills and any frame repairs you have done. Build an upholstery craft CV with Build AI CV and keep it ready to send.
Key Responsibilities
- Restore and recover many kinds of furniture with professional upholstery methods
- Take each project from preparation to the final finish
- Work with a range of fabrics, materials and furniture styles to a high standard
- Check furniture frames and decide what repair or restoration is needed
- Use upholstery tools, equipment and workshop machines safely, and lift and position frames with care
- Keep workmanship consistent on every finished piece
- Work independently while being a positive part of a skilled team, and help out with extra production in busy periods
- Keep the workshop safe, clean and organised
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 5 years of proven experience in the upholstery industry
- Strong hands-on knowledge of furniture recovering and restoration
- Able to carry out upholstery work with minimal training or guidance
- Proven work on both traditional and modern furniture designs
- Skilled and safe with upholstery tools and equipment
- Physically able to handle furniture frames and workshop tasks
- High attention to detail and a commitment to quality craftsmanship, with the reliability to meet production deadlines
- Experience in sewing, fabric cutting or furniture frame construction is advantageous
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