Skilled Woodworker Upholstery & Furniture Frames

Skilled Woodworker - Upholstery & Furniture Frames

JOUFFRE - 5.0

Long Island City, NY Job Details Full-time $30 - $37 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Carpentry Spanish Industrial carpentry English Attention to detail Residential carpentry Full Job Description

POSITION OBJECTIVE

As a woodworking expert, your primary goal will be to elevate the skills and capabilities of a fully operational woodworking shop that meets Jouffre New York's standards for productivity and quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Core responsibilities: Build wooden frames for sofas, chairs, headboards Read technical drawings and templates Cut, shape, and assemble timber using machines and hand tools Ensure structural strength and quality standards Collaborate with upholsterers and production team Other responsibilities : Demonstrate knowledge and mastery of various joinery techniques Apply wood veneers Work with solid wood and plywood Operate both hand tools and power tools Use modern woodworking machinery PROFILE Jouffre is seeking an Experienced Woodworker for our New York workshop, with strong expertise in woodworking and proven experience in building frames intended for upholstery. This is a full-time permanent position. We are looking for a self-sufficient, proactive individual with a strong focus on quality and attention to detail. The ideal candidate is a team player with a genuine ability to teach, share knowledge, and mentor others. As part of a fast-growing and evolving company, you must be able to work within defined timelines and schedules—sometimes under tight deadlines—while consistently maintaining a high level of quality. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to the success of this new workshop, please share your resume along with a portfolio or photos and references.

REQUIREMENTS

Strong knowledge of all woodworking techniques Expertise in working with solid wood Ability to produce complex shapes Knowledge of wood species, their properties, and applications Fluency in English (required); Spanish is a plus

POSITION DETAILS

Location:

Long Island City, New York Start Date:

As soon as possible

Number of Openings :

1

Experience Required:

Minimum 5 years

Employment Type:

This is a full-time permanent position.

Hourly Rate:

$33 - $37/hr (depending on experience)

Mandatory Requirements:

Please provide a portfolio of previous work on top of your resume

JOUFFRE INC.

Jouffre Inc. is a French company, based in Long Island City (NY), specializing in the most high-end upholstery and window treatment. The Jouffre workshops were created in 1987 in Lyon (France), a city with a great textile tradition. Our craftsmen and teams in New York, Lyon, and Rabat work for the most talented interior designers in the world on private residences, hotels and administration projects. Working at Jouffre means striving on a daily basis to bring the traditional savoir-faire of our teams to life by developing the bold creations of talented international designers. Our organization is very invested in the personal development of our employees, and we value initiative, responsibility, autonomy and commitment!

Pay:

$30.00 - $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Please provide a portfolio or photos of your work as attachments to your application on Indeed. Applications without a portfolio or photos will not be considered.

Work Location:

In person