Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

At Blueprint Studios, we believe that the key to our success is our employees. Our team is made up of passionate designers, craftspeople and professionals who share our core values of vision, innovation, excellence, and integrity. We seek people who can think the big ideas and deliver upon the small details. If you are creative, adaptive, and talented, then you might have found a home with us!

JOB SUMMARY: The Upholster works closely with the Warehouse Manager to repair and refurbish damaged furniture and other fixtures. A key component of this role will include organizing and prioritizing information to develop each project in the most efficient and effective way possible. The ideal candidate must be organized, committed, hardworking and persistent, with 3-5 years of experience working with upholstery, repairing and fabricating furniture and various set pieces to be used in special events for our clients. We service casinos, conferences, tradeshows and other special events.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Make or repair upholstery from start to finish.
• Fit, install, and secure material on frames, using hand tools, power tools, glue, cement, and/or staples.
• Build furniture up with loose fiber stuffing, cotton, felt, and/or foam padding to form smooth rounded surfaces.
• Make, restore, and/or create custom upholstered furniture, using hand tools and knowledge of sketches and design specifications.
• Be able to upholster tight seat/back, tufting, and plain frames.
• (Frame Assemblers) Be able to assemble sofa wood frames from start to finish. Be able to use hand tools, like nail gun, hammer, band saw, hand saw, etc. to get the job done.
• (Frame Spring Operator): Be able to install springs to the assembled frame. Add springs to Seating area and also on the back of frame.
• (Warehouse Shipping): Move furniture using hand cart to warehouse, help load trucks and help to remove fabric on damaged sofas, using had tools
• (Packaging): Be able to lift/ move the upholstered sofas and put the final necessary accessories before bagging & shipping. Accessories can be Pillows/ Seat Cushions & legs. Make sure all threads are cut and Finish product is clean before bagging & shipping.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At Minimum Training, Education & Experience
• High School Diploma or GED required
• 3-5 years of upholstery experience required.
• Proficient with sewing a wide variety of fabrics and other substrates.
• Able to operate hand tools to repair furniture as needed.
• Ability to work occasional overtime as needed
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high degree of accuracy with minimal supervision
• Successful completion of an upholstery apprenticeship program is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure individuals with disabilities perform the crucial functions.

• Employees are required to use a wide variety of tools common in the upholstery trade.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear.
• The employee is required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl.
• The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to heavy. The temperature will vary from hot to cold depending on the weather.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Full-time employees are eligible for benefits the first of the month after 60 days of employment. In addition to paid holidays and up to 14 days of paid vacation your first year with us, we offer the following benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Company-paid life insurance with additional insurance available
• Short & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401k Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts
• A Great Team Environment!

ABOUT US

Blueprint Studios is a nationally renowned special event design, production and rentals firm, long known for our expertise in establishing industry trends, coupled with a keen client focus and responsiveness. We specialize in delivering products and services to a continuously growing base of clients that range from some of the most prominent corporations to a luxury social customer base.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. Our team is made up of passionate designers, craftspeople and professionals who share our core values of vision, innovation, excellence, and integrity. We are looking for people who can think the big ideas and deliver upon the small details.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Blueprint Studios provides equal employment opportunities(EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Blueprint Studios expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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