Upholstery Associate

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Job Summary:

This position will be responsible for sewing previously cut fabric and leather for application to HOLLY HUNT furniture items. All stitching must meet the rigorous quality standards of HOLLY HUNT. This position will also be expected to create these quality products in a production environment.

Principal Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Sews product upholstery and leather using straight stitches and top stitches. All stitches must be “perfectly” straight and properly spaced.  In addition, corners must be perpendicular, and angles must be accurate. Measure sewn upholstery and test fit the finished product to its matching frame. Measure the number of stitches per inch to maintain consistency from product to product. Perform simple preventive maintenance tasks on the sewing equipment, i.e. oiling and simple adjustments. Provide instruction to less experienced seamstresses. Assist the fabric/leather cutter as needed. Maintains sewing room area.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• 3-5 years general sewing.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency on both single needle and walking-foot column sewing machines.
• Must have experience sewing all types of fabric and leather, including linen, mohair, supple leather, and stiff leather.
• At least 1 year sewing leather with a special focus on top stitching.
• Experience in furniture or automotive upholstery is a plus.

General:

• The candidate will be expected to pass a sewing test that involves creating a cover for a bench with top stitch as per the photos below.
• Must be willing to operate in a collaborative atmosphere and learn skills such as fabric/leather pattern cutting.
• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED), or work experience which demonstrates performance competency

JOB LOCATION

McCook, United States

POSITION TYPE

Hourly

    

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Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire everyone. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

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