UPHOLSTERER

  • Job posted by : Xeno Fashion Boutique Ltd.

Job Description

UPHOLSTERER

COMPANY SUMMARY:
Xeno Fashion Boutique Ltd. excels in fashion, upholstery, and comfort products. Founded in 2015 in Vancouver, BC, our family-owned business transformed from a home garage project into a renowned provider of high-quality sewing, tailoring, furniture re/upholstery, and custom-made furniture. Our dedication to creativity and craftsmanship has earned us a strong reputation locally and nationally.

 

COMPANY OPERATING NAME: Xeno Fashion Boutique Ltd.

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 1020 Mainland St #129, Vancouver, BC V6B 2T5, Canada

JOB SUMMARY:
We are looking for a skilled Upholsterer to join our team at Xeno Fashion Boutique Ltd. In this role, you will be responsible for providing top-quality upholstery services, including fabric selection, cutting, sewing, and installation. Your expertise will help us deliver exceptional comfort products and furniture solutions to our clients.

 

JOB TITLE: Upholsterer

NO. OF POSITIONS: 1

 

JOB DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES:

  • Consult with clients to select upholstery fabrics, colors, and styles, and provide cost estimates for services.
  • Measure, cut, and lay out upholstery materials based on design specifications.
  • Replace worn-out webbing, springs, and other components using hand and power tools.
  • Operate sewing machines or sew upholstery materials by hand to assemble cushions and join materials.
  • Install padding, underlays, and secure covering materials to furniture frames.
  • Apply ornamental trims, braids, or buttons to upholstered items.
  • Upholster various items including aircraft, motor vehicles, railway cars, boats, and ships.
  • Repair furniture frames and refinish wood surfaces as needed.
  • Create upholstery patterns from sketches or customer descriptions.
  • Maintain and repair interior components of aircraft, such as seats, coverings, and other components.
  • Upholster various items including aircraft, motor vehicles, railway cars, boats, and ships;
  • Maintain and repair interior components of aircraft, such as seats, coverings, and other components. These may be included if the company specifically does upholstery for these items.

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Secondary school completion is required.
  • 6 months experience in furniture upholstering and repair is required.
  • Completion of a specialized course or apprenticeship in furniture upholstering and repair will be an asset.
  • Good communication skills in English language

 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

  • Physical demands include standing, handling materials manually, bending or twisting, repetitive motions, and walking.
  • Work environment involves indoor settings with standard safety equipment, potential skin injuries, exposure to dangerous chemical substances, hazardous conditions, and noise.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Permanent Full-time, Long-term.

 

WAGES: $24/Hour

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week

OVERTIME: One and one-half times the regular wage rate as per provincial regulations.

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

  • Insurance from Workplace Safety and Insurance Board covered by employer.
  • Vacation pay as per provincial regulations will be paid each payday on a semi-monthly basis

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Preference will be given to applicants who are Canadian citizens, Canadian Permanent Residents, Asylum Seekers with Valid Open Work Permits, New Immigrants, Indigenous Persons / Aboriginals, Visible Minorities, and Vulnerable Youth.

If this opportunity interests you, and you meet all of the above requirements, please submit your resume and a cover letter by email to us at xenofashionboutiqueltd@gmail.com or by mail at Xeno Fashion Boutique Ltd. 1020 Mainland St #129, Vancouver, BC V6B 2T5, Canada. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest in the position; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

 

 


         


Job # : 288798
 July 25, 2024 - April 24, 2025
Job category : Others
Vacancy : 1
Salary : $24
Location : Vancouver - BC, British Columbia, CANADA