Furniture Upholsterer

Tasks

• Lay out, cut, fabricate and install upholstery
• Tack, glue or sew ornamental trim, braids or buttons
• Repair furniture frames and refinish wood surfaces
• Train workers in duties and policies
• Set up assembly line with materials and supplies required for production
• Recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Monitor quality and production levels
• Maintain inventory of stored material
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Maintain daily log of operation, maintenance and safety activities
• Interpret blueprints/specifications/standards and written technical instructions
• Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards
• Forecast production and consumption of products
• Examine products for defects to ensure adherence to quality standards
• Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
• Check products for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards
• Check products for quality and other specifications
• Check and monitor product quality
• Build and repair wooden frames used to mould concrete products
• Troubleshoot problems related to equipment
• Operate preset special purpose woodworking machines to fabricate wood products
• Hire, supervise and train or oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques
• Monitor production and troubleshoot production problems
• Help with scheduling and workflow
• Complete and maintain production reports
• Control the quality of drug products during production to ensure that they meet standards of potency, purity, uniformity, stability and safety
• Operate machinery

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

How to Apply

Online: http://www.aurorafurnituremfg.ca/careers

In person: 3636 11A Street SE Calgary, Alberta T2G3H3 Between 09:30 AM and 03:00 PM