Upholsterer at Origin Tech Group Nigeria Limited

Posted on Thu 16th Jan, 2020 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

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.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.