Product Development Upholsterer

Department: Product Development • Reports To: PD Manager • Location: Conover, NC

About the role

The PD Upholsterer works with the Product Development team to upholster new product pieces and digitize patterns for production.

Responsibilities

• Upholster inside and outside new furniture pieces for Product Development.
• Ensure pieces are correctly patterned for production.
• Assist in training on new pieces for production.
• Digitize new product pieces in segments or entirety using SolidWorks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Read and write English fluently.
• Read blueprints/specifications of furniture pattern pieces.
• Operate SolidWorks to digitize patterns with a minimum of 3 years’ experience digitizing furniture.
• Completely upholster inside and outside furniture pieces with exceptional quality.
• Use hands/fingers for fine manipulation (scissors, pullers, staple guns).
• Meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Consistently push/pull and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strict attention to detail.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Work with minimum supervision.
• Own reliable transportation.
• Walk and stand for a minimum of 8 hours per day.
• Available for weekends and overtime as required.
• Wear required PPE (safety glasses, closed‑toe/closed‑heel shoes).
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Schedule

Monday – Thursday: 6:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Friday: 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Overtime as required.

Pay

Non‑exempt, hourly pay rate.

Benefits

• Competitive starting wages.
• Standard benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, HSA, Flex Spending Plans, Life, Disability, Accidental, Hospital, Critical Illness, Hospital Care, Fraud Protection, and others.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays (pro‑rated based on hire date + paid holidays).
• Career pathway with opportunities for advancement.
• On‑site medical clinic.
• Employee discounts.
• Members Credit Union and YMCA access.

Environment

Climate‑controlled furniture manufacturing plant with concrete floors.