How do they match: Upholsterers

  • Limousine and Hearse Upholsterer
  • Top and Trim Worker

  • Attach fasteners, grommets, buttons, buckles, ornamental trim, and other accessories to covers or frames, using hand tools.
  • Fit, install, and secure material on frames, using hand tools, power tools, glue, cement, or staples.
  • Interweave and fasten strips of webbing to the backs and undersides of furniture, using small hand tools and fasteners.
  • Make, restore, or create custom upholstered furniture, using hand tools and knowledge of fabrics and upholstery methods.
  • Operate sewing machines or sew upholstery by hand to seam cushions and join various sections of covering material.
  • Read work orders, and apply knowledge and experience with materials to determine types and amounts of materials required to cover workpieces.
  • Remove covering, webbing, padding, or defective springs from workpieces, using hand tools such as hammers and tack pullers.

  • Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
  • Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
  • Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
  • Shape surfaces or edges of wood workpieces.