Upholsterer at Origin Tech Group Nigeria Limited

Origin Tech Group Nigeria Limited - We are an agricultural value chain company providing value - added services in agricultural advisory, civil engineering/construction of farm estates, farmland clearing, and manufacture of farm machines, sales, distribution & repairs, and trade import-export of agro-inputs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Upholsterer

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• Upholsterers are responsible for a range of activities, including the repair and replacement of specific types of upholstery, making upholstery for household furnishings.
• He should be able to communicate well with peers and supervisors to complete assignments.

Job Description

• Using power and hand tools, apply and install batting, foam, poly-filler and cut fabric to wooden framework in the assembly of hand-crafted furniture
• Attach finishes, including buttons, trim, tassels and other decorative accessories, to complete orders according to specifications
• Measure and cut fabric or leather pieces with the aid of patterns or stencils and industrial cutting tools to precise sizes and dimensions
• Read work orders and maintain database of production status for communication with outside clients as well as in-house sales managers
• Inspect wooden frame work for defects and make repairs as needed prior to upholstery application and other finish work
• Operate portable hand-sewing equipment, nail guns, hobnail and tack hammers, hot-knife cutters and other industrial equipment
• Determine fabric inventory and place orders with textile partner; provide status updates about fabric availability to clients and managers
• Discuss complications or assembly line slow-downs with supervisors and brainstorm solutions for increased productivity.

Job Requirements

• Working familiarity with tools, such as tack pullers, chisels, mallets and stretchers
• Ability to estimate costs of materials, products and services
• Demonstrable understanding of templates and patterns
• Training in a vocational school or apprenticeship as an upholsterer
• Creativity and communication skills are a must.

Application Closing Date
23rd January, 2020.