Standard Job Description
The Upholsterer repairs and rebuilds upholstered furniture, using hand tools and knowledge of fabrics and upholstery methods, removes covering, webbing and padding from seat, arms, back and sides of work piece, using tack puller, chisel, and mallet, removes defective springs by cutting cords or wires that hold them in place, replaces webbing and springs or reties springs, measures and cuts new covering material, installs material on inside of arms, back, seat, and over outside back and arms of wooden frame. The Upholster tacks or sews ornamental trim, such as braid and buttons, to cover and frame, may operate sewing machine to seam cushions and join various sections of covering materials, may repair wooden frame of work piece, repair seats from various types of vehicles, repair a variety of items requiring special shaping, cushioning and covering including aircraft insulation and soundproofing panels, repair special devices and assemblies and other items such as carpets, inflatable shelters and tents made of canvas and other fabrics. In general, the work of an Upholsterer requires rounded training and experience usually acquired through considerable on-the-job training and experience.
Basic Qualifications
Extensive experience working in a team environment. Experience Reviewing blueprints / drawings and cutting straps/ fabric per tight tolerences. Work with all departments to ensure all requirements are being met to include quality and meeting stringent deadlines.
Day to day functions include various cutters and presses for the installation of various grommets and fasteners.
Pay Information
- This position is covered under the Service Contract Act (SCA) with an hourly wage of no less than $27.47 per hour.
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.
Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For Service Contract Act (SCA) positions only. SCA employees receive a minimum of 80 hours of vacation and 88 hours of holiday paid time off. Paid sick leave is up to 56 hours annually. Paid time off is prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This is a general summary and fringe benefits are governed by the contract.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.