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Upholsterer I

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Grand Rapids Chair Co.

Byron Center, MI (In Person)

$40,560 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/23/2026

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Starting pay is $19.50/hour depending on experience. Paid Weekly. Able to listen to your own music while at work! Hours vary each week but typically are Monday-Friday from 5 AM - 3:30 PM (five 10-hour days). Must be able to work additional mandatory
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on Saturdays (8 hours occasionally on Saturday) Must be able to work varying hours of 40-58 hours per week. • You find out every Thursday if you scheduled to work that Saturday & what your upcoming M-F hours will be. Under direct supervision, this position performs any of a variety of functions including Assembly, Grinding, Sanding and Simple Upholstery with the goal of manufacturing a quality part according to Work Order specifications while meeting quality and production standards. Specific duties vary depending on assigned department. This position flexes in relation to the production demand. Unracks the chair line and inspects chairs for flaws. Assembles chair parts according to work orders (i.e. attaching wood or upholstered seats and backs, adding feet to the chair). Packs each order accurately and on time according to work order specifications. Using hand and/or power tools, grinds, sands, cleans, and/or polishes chair frames to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for finishing operation. Using chisels, scrapers and/or hand-held grinders, trims, scrapes or deburrs parts. Sands all parts and wood chairs for daily work orders. Cuts wood parts to pattern as specified in work orders. Attaches upholstery to chair seats or backs using staples. Glues foam to wooden seats. Cuts vinyl to specification on work order. Assists with material handling of assemblies and finished goods. Performs quality checks according to quality standards. Keeps work area neat and clean according to company standards. Works safely and follows all company rules and procedures. High School Diploma/GED or equivalent preferred, but not required. Preferred but not required, at least 6 months experience working in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience Functional working knowledge of general hand tools such as D8 sanders, routers, belt sanders, drills, staple guns, glue guns and others. Must be able to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs. Must be 18 years or older.