Furniture Upholsterer

Trade · Waitakere City, Auckland, New Zealand · Full-Time · $27/hr

Experienced upholstery professionals can advance their trade career at a respected furniture restoration workshop in Auckland, which is seeking a skilled Upholsterer for its specialist team.

The position calls for a qualified tradesperson who combines proven craftsmanship with attention to detail and can independently restore, recover and transform furniture, ranging from heritage antiques to contemporary designs. Technical ability, reliability and the capacity to deliver quality finishes with little supervision are what the employer values most. For craftspeople from India and around the world, it is an opportunity to apply specialist skills in an international setting.

Key Responsibilities

Examine each piece's structure to determine what repair or restoration it needs
Bring a wide variety of furniture back to life with professional recovering and restoration methods, managing every job from initial preparation to the finished result
Produce first-class outcomes whatever the fabric, material or style of the piece
Run hand tools, specialist equipment and machinery in the workshop safely, and take care with frames when lifting, positioning or installing them
Deliver a dependable standard of workmanship on every job, both when working solo and as a constructive member of a skilled team
Step in on extra production during peak demand
Keep the workshop safe, tidy and organised

Requirements & Eligibility

Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in upholstery
In-depth, hands-on understanding of how furniture is restored and recovered
Capacity to handle upholstery work with minimal guidance or training
A track record covering modern as well as traditional furniture designs
Competence with upholstery equipment and tools, used safely
Physical fitness for workshop duties and for moving furniture frames
Precision and a commitment to high-quality craftsmanship
Background in furniture frame construction, fabric cutting or sewing is advantageous
A dependable, professional approach
Consistently meets production deadlines
Sponsorship support may be considered for eligible candidates, depending on verified skills, experience and suitability for the role

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