Furniture Upholsterer
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Auckland, New Zealand · Full-Time · $27/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Some furniture is worth saving, and an Auckland restoration team specialises in doing it. It needs a skilled Upholsterer for a full-time role that ranges from heritage antiques to contemporary designs, with room to work independently and trust your own eye for the finished result.
Eligible candidates may be considered for sponsorship support based on verified skills, experience and suitability for the role.
In your CV, mention the furniture styles you have recovered, the fabrics you handle and any sewing or frame-building you have done. Lay out an Auckland upholsterer CV with Build AI CV so your craft comes across neatly.
Key Responsibilities
- Re-cover and restore furniture using professional upholstery techniques
- Manage projects from initial preparation to completed finishing
- Apply suitable techniques across fabrics, materials and furniture styles
- Assess frames and structures for repair or restoration
- Operate upholstery machinery and tools safely and handle frames carefully during lifting, positioning and installation
- Maintain consistent quality between pieces
- Use initiative within the team and assist increased production during busy periods; Maintain a clean, orderly and safe workspace
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in the upholstery industry
- Practical expertise in furniture recovering and restoration
- Capacity to complete work with minimal guidance or training
- Experience involving traditional and contemporary furniture designs
- Safe, skilled equipment use and physical capability for frames and workshop duties
- Attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship
- Sewing, fabric cutting or furniture frame construction experience is advantageous; Professional reliability and capacity to meet production deadlines
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