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Upholsterer/Sewer

About the Organization

Are you looking for a company that values work-life balance, offers benefits like tuition reimbursement and paid volunteer hours, and fosters a transparent, employee-focused culture?You've come to the right place.

Pull up a chair. You're in good company.

At Grand Rapids Chair, we craft furniture that fosters connection and creativity in the spaces where people gather. As a family-owned business, we've built our process around the customer-delivering high-quality, Michigan-made furniture with friendly service and fast lead times.

Our commitment to excellence is driven by our values. We believe every employee plays a role in shaping the future of GRC, and together, we push boundaries, take ownership, and celebrate our collective success together.

We Encourage You to 'Go Be Awesome!'

At GRC, know life extends beyond work. That's why we offer competitive salaries, great benefits, and opportunities for learning and professional growth. We're proud to be named one of Grand Rapids'Best and Brightest Companies to Work For- (https://thebestandbrightest.com/events/west-michigans-2018-best-brightest-companies-work/) - because just like our customers, we want our employees to sit happy, too.

Explore our benefits (https://grandrapidschair.com/about/careers/)

Description

+ Direct Hire | FIRST SHIFT - Hours are typically 5AM-1:30PMor5AM-3:30PMand can vary each week. Must be willing to work overtime on Saturdays as needed.

+ 2 weeksofpaid time offafter 90 days + 10 paidholidays!

+ Able to listen to your ownmusicwhile at work!

SUMMARY:Under direct supervision, this position performs any of a variety of functions including Assembly, Grinding, Sanding and Simple Upholstery with the goal of manufacturing a quality part according to Work Order specifications while meeting quality and production standards. Specific duties vary depending on assigned department. This position flexes in relation to the production demand.

+ Unracks the chair line and inspects chairs for flaws.

+ Assembles chair parts according to work orders (i.e. attaching wood or upholstered seats and backs, adding feet to the chair).

+ Packs each order accurately and on time according to work order specifications.

+ Using hand and/or power tools, grinds, sands, cleans, and/or polishes chair frames to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for finishing operation.

+ Using chisels, scrapers and/or hand-held grinders, trims, scrapes or deburrs parts.

+ Sands all parts and wood chairs for daily work orders.

+ Cuts wood parts to pattern as specified in work orders.

+ Attaches upholstery to chair seats or backs using staples.

+ Glues foam to wooden seats.

+ Cuts vinyl to specification on work order.

+ Assists with material handling of assemblies and finished goods.

+ Performs quality checks according to quality standards.

+ Performs basic functions on the ERP computer system (clocking in and out, work order maintenance)

+ Keeps work area neat and clean according to company standards.

+ Works safely and follows all company rules and procedures.

Position Requirements

+ Upholstery, stapling, and fabric experience required

+ High School Diploma/GED or equivalent preferred.

+ 6 months experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience

+ Functional working knowledge of general hand tools such as D8 sanders, routers, belt sanders, drills, staple guns, glue guns and others. If not, we are also able to teach these skills.

+ If a sewer, must take an onsite SEW TEST to determine skill level.

Shift First

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category Manufacturing

This position is currently accepting applications.