Furniture Upholsterer
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Auckland, New Zealand · Full-Time · $27/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Restoring the finish and structure of furniture requires both practical judgement and careful workmanship. This full-time Furniture Upholsterer position in Auckland, New Zealand, involves recovering pieces ranging from heritage antiques to contemporary designs within a specialist restoration workshop.
You will take projects from preparation to completion, assess frames for repairs and work confidently with different fabrics and materials. The role suits an experienced trade professional able to deliver consistent results with minimal supervision. Eligible candidates may be considered for sponsorship support based on verified skills, experience and suitability for the role.
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Key Responsibilities
- Assess furniture frames and structures to identify repairs and restoration work, then recover and restore pieces using professional upholstery techniques.
- Complete each project from preparation through final finishing, selecting appropriate methods for different fabrics, materials and furniture styles.
- Operate upholstery tools, equipment and workshop machinery safely and handle frames carefully when lifting, positioning and installing them.
- Maintain consistently high workmanship across completed furniture pieces.
- Work independently while contributing constructively to the skilled workshop team.
- Help meet additional production needs during busy periods.
- Keep work areas clean, organised and compliant with workplace safety standards.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Bring a minimum 5 years of demonstrated upholstery industry experience and strong practical knowledge of furniture recovering and restoration.
- Be able to complete upholstery work with minimal training or guidance, drawing on proven experience with traditional and modern furniture designs.
- Use upholstery tools and equipment skilfully and safely, and be physically capable of handling furniture frames and workshop duties.
- Apply close attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality craftsmanship.
- Experience in sewing, fabric cutting or furniture frame construction is advantageous.
- Be a reliable professional able to meet production deadlines.
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