Fabric and Leather Upholsterer - 4+ years experience - Wash DC on site

Majority of work will be to cut and sew leather patterned work, zippered box cushions, pillows.

Must have 4 years' experience in an upholstery shop performing these tasks. Must be recent experience and needs to be verified.

Must have own transportation. We do not provide parking, but Federal Station is a block from the building.

Shop hours are 5:30am until 2pm Monday Friday. Overtime may be available. Must be on-site 5 days a week.

• Utilize various commercial sewing machines proficiently with minimal assistance.
• Cut and sew non-complicated fabric and leather covers with minimal guidance.
• Safely and accurately operate an electronic foam cutter for furniture foam cushion production.
• Must follow lead of senior shop personnel and adhere to shop policy, processes, procedures, criteria, and protocol.
• Must be able to accurately read measuring devices to include rulers and tape measures and have basic math skills.
• Must be able to meet minimum physical requirements to include frequently lifting and moving 50 pounds (at a minimum), frequent standing, bending, crouching, lifting, twisting, and grasping.
• Upholster furniture using high-end upholstery techniques to include tying springs, covering furniture with provided covers, build-up of furniture from the frame up, hand sewing, pattern matching, etc.
• Safely operate an industrial sewing machine using leather, fabric, and upholstery materials.
• Safely and properly remove covers from upholstered furniture in preparation for refurbishment.
• Clean and condition leather and fabric furniture to meet the standards of the House Upholstery Shop.
• Operate furniture cleaning machines to meet the standards of the House Upholstery Shop.