Upholsterer

Company DescriptioneRecruiter Africa is a Pan-African recruitment consulting firm that places the client first. Our goal is to be the best recruiter in Africa, operating in various industries.Our client, in the Nigerian interior design, furniture manufacturing, stainless-steel manufacturing, and luxury furniture sector, is looking to hire an Upholster.The Upholster will be responsible for assembling, padding, covering, and finishing furniture according to design and quality standards. This role involves hands-on work with fabric, foam, leather, tools, and machinery to create high-quality upholstered pieces.Key Responsibilities● Assess job order and final outcome images ahead of work to raise any concerns and confirm the desired outcome.● Perform cutting, sewing, stapling, and fitting of upholstery materials onto furniture frames.● Measure and mark fabric or leather for cutting and fitting.● Operate upholstery equipment (e.g., staple guns, sewing machines) safely and efficiently.● Select appropriate materials for each furniture type based on design instructions.● Ensure quality control by inspecting finished pieces for alignment, wrinkles, and defects.● Repair or rework defective upholstery as required.● Maintain cleanliness and organization in the upholstery workstation to keep fabrics pristine.● Assist in tracking material usage and report shortages to the supervisor.● Adhere strictly to safety and operational guidelines.● Collaborate with other production team members to meet deadlines.KEY RESULT AREAS/KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)● Keeping within the upholstery timeframe for each furniture item.● Quality of finish and error/rework rate.● Compliance with safety standards.● Material handling efficiency and minimal waste.