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Company: Rostam Holding Corporation / George and Son’s Upholstery Business information: We provide residential and commercial upholstery furniture recovering, commercial restaurant full fit-ups and builds and ongoing repairs for restaurants, bars and medical clinics/hospitals. Business Address: 2100 Thurston Drive, #7, Ottawa, ON, K1G 4K8 Work Location: Same as above and 250 Centrum Blvd, Unit 111, Orleans, ON, K1E 3J1 Type of Employment: Full time – Permanent Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible Job Description Replace worn-out webbing, springs and other furniture parts using hand and power tools Lay out, cut, fabricate and install upholstery according to sketches or design specifications Tack, glue or sew ornamental trim, braids or buttons on upholstered items Repair furniture frames Operate sewing machines or sew upholstery materials by hand to seam cushions and join sections of covering materials Garnish the bottom and the back of a seat with interwoven rattan Read work orders and maintain database of production status for communication with outside clients as well as in-house sales managers Install padding and underlays and fasten covering materials to furniture frames Cut and sew fabrics, vinyls, and leather Reupholster used furniture by tacking, stapling, sewing and gluing foam and materials Staple materials, sew zippers, glue piping or other fabric trims, and hammer decorative nails Inspect wooden framework for defects and make repairs as needed prior to upholstery application and other finishing work May make upholstery patterns from sketches, customer descriptions or blueprints Requirements: Education: Completion of high school is required Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in furniture upholstering and repair, including working as an upholsterer helper is required. If the candidate does not have at least 3 years of experience, then completion of college or other specialized courses or an apprenticeship program in furniture upholstering and repair is required. Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Tight deadlines, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Hand-eye co-ordination, Ability to distinguish between colours, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling Personal suitability: Accurate, Team player, Excellent oral and written communication, Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Organized, Dependability, Initiative, Client focus, Judgement Weight handling: More than 45 kg (100lbs). Language: English is required. Salary: $34.07 per hour, 40 - 44 Hours per week. Benefits: Transportation will be provided between work locations by the employer. Important information: The work schedule will be Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. The worker will be entitled to one unpaid 30-minutes lunch break and two unpaid 15-minutes health breaks. This position requires flexibility in schedule. Overtime and weekend work might be required based on the business’ needs. Apply by e-mail to: ottawa@george-upholstery.com | |
Target Prov.: Ontario Target City : Ottawa Last Update : Nov 07, 2024 11:46 AM Number of Views: 43 | Item Owner : Rostam Holding Corporation / George and Son’s Upholstery Contact Email: Contact Phone: (None) |
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