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- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

- 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

Type of materials

- Leather
- Plastic
- Wicker

Type of industry experience

- Furniture and fixtures manufacturing company
- Furniture upholstery and repair shop

Specialization or experience

- Antique furniture and furnishings
- Marine cabin interiors and other furnishings
- Seats for stadiums, halls etc.
- Furniture

Do you have experience working in this field?

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Supports for visible minorities

Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

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Interest in precision working to lay out, cut, fabricate and install upholstery in aircraft, motor vehicles, railway cars, boats and ships; may install, fabricate, maintain and repair interior components of aircraft, such as seats, coverings, drapes, cargo nets, flooring, closets, bins and panels

OBJECTIVE

Interest in precision working to lay out, cut, fabricate and install upholstery in aircraft, motor vehicles, railway cars, boats and ships; may install, fabricate, maintain and repair interior components of aircraft, such as seats, coverings, drapes, cargo nets, flooring, closets, bins and panels

METHODICAL

Interest in compiling information to install padding and underlays and to fasten covering materials to furniture frames

INNOVATIVE

Interest in speaking with customers to discuss upholstery fabric, colour and style; may repair furniture frames and refinish wood surfaces

The abilities related to this job are shown along with your selected abilities.

Typical ability expectations for this job

Do you love fabric and furniture design? Does working with pins, hammers, and staple guns appeal to you? Are you physically robust and good at solving problems? Then you may want to put the finishing touches on a career as an upholsterer.

📌 Custom Upholsterer (Canada)
🏢 Alberta
📍 Canada