PD Pattern Maker Position Available In Burke, North Carolina

PD Pattern Maker Kellex Seating 501 Hoyle SW Street, Valdese, NC 28690 Kellex Seating is seeking a highly motivated PD Pattern Maker who can produce the upholstery patterns for new designs. This individual will be responsible for collecting data, including costs and specifications of patterns. This will include creating patterns for fabric, vinyl and leather for a variety of upholstered furniture styles from traditional to contemporary. This position assists Manufacturing with job specific questions about new products and/or changes to existing products. Ideal candidate will have the ability to:

• Interpret line drawings to set frame requirements to meet design specification.
• Extract data from Solidworks furniture models to design fabric pattern components is a plus.
• Interact with all members of the design team to create prototype models of new furniture designs within company deadlines.
• Accurately interpret the designer’s shape and contour details from 2-dimensional drawings and create cover patterns to meet the design criteria.
• Create prototype pattern shapes for all materials and verify that the components meet design specifications.
• Analyze and troubleshoot design and manufacturing issues.
• Work successfully in a team environment.

5 years of upholstery pattern making experience is highly desired. Must understand upholstery manufacturing processes. Must be able to multitask and react quickly to business needs. Kellex offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, life insurance, free gym membership, on-site urgent care clinic and a company match on 401(k). It is the policy of Kellex Seating to provide Equal Employment Opportunities to all individuals based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Kellex Seating does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, age or any other characteristics as protected by law.

Job Type:

Full-time Work Location:

In person