Upholstery Tech

7801 Park Drive, Chanhassen MN

Description

Where we are located: Our shop is in Chanhassen, Minnesota. What we do: Wichterman’s has developed and excelled in the upholstery industry for over 40 years. Our experience is broad and our specialty is quality upholstery. We work on boat, classic automobile, and airplane interiors. We also work on medical and commercial furniture as well as residential furniture. We value good relationships with our team and with our clients and are always looking for ideas for ways that we can communicate this value. We also value a professional atmosphere and enjoy our time at work restoring beautiful interiors and excellent upholstery. We want to “WOW” our clients! We are looking for self-motivated individuals with great attitudes and work ethic, who are able to take direction in order to complete jobs with limited supervision. We enjoy the highest standard of workmanship and accuracy, along with excellence in responsibility and trust. Key Attributes: Team Player Identifies tasks that need to be accomplished & collaborates with others to get things done Clear communication – verbal and written Enjoys working with others & works well in a team at all levels when needed Process Improvement Participate in all business processes, & can work with the team to improve processes Enjoys continuous learning and improvement of design, fabrication and maintenance practices, resulting in a safe work environment, and high-quality product Maintain Compliance Ensure all Regulations are complied with (e.g. OSHA, DOT, FAA, etc.) Ensure all Company Processes are complied with. QUALIFICATIONS 3+ years previous upholstery experience Ability to work with a variety of fabrics and materials Ability to operate hand and power tools, such as: staple guns, nail guns, hot-knife cutters, and other industrial equipment Ability to work in a fast paced environment Team player with strong organizational skills. What We Offer: Benefits: Competitive pay- based on experience and skill set, Flexible work schedule Excellent, professional work atmosphere Diverse work projects Office support hours: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm Work Location: Chanhassen Benefits after 6 months of continuous full-time work Continuous Training; Opportunities to continually improving your skill set. Medical Benefits Retirement plan Paid time off (PTO) Paid holidays What we Require: Education/Experience Required: The applicant should be confident and have 3+ years of experience in the trimming industry. Must be reliable and seeking a long-term career within the company. (experience requirement could be reduced based on Portfolio) High School Diploma or GED Formal training or significant experience in high end auto, aircraft and/or marine upholstery Upholstery Skills Required: Ability to work with all types of materials including leathers, vinyl, cloth and carpet Flat pattern layout, machine & hand sewing, gluing Seat foam fabrication (build up and contour foam) Ability to use walking foot sewing machine, with experience in a variety of stitching styles and threads to duplicate original seat patterns Must have a strong emphasis on attention to detail and appreciate luxury vehicles Experience in custom design is a plus