Experienced Upholsterer Full Time

Job Title: Experienced Upholsterer (Snohomish County)

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Pay: $30-$50+ per hour (Starting pay depends on experience and skill level)

About Us:

We are a busy, established local fabric, foam, and custom upholstery shop. We have a steady stream of high-quality residential and commercial projects year-round, and we need an experienced craftsman who takes pride in their work to join our team. We offer a clean, well-equipped, and welcoming workshop environment where your skills will be respected and valued.

Please Note: This is a skilled trade position. We are looking for a true upholsterer, NOT a general shop helper or a laborer.

Job Requirements & Responsibilities:

• Complete Teardown & Prep: Carefully strip furniture down to the frame, inspect for stability, and make minor frame repairs when necessary.
• Traditional Foundation Work: Correctly re-web furniture and tie springs (including traditional 8-way hand-tied systems).
• Patterning & Cutting: Pattern, layout, and precisely cut fabric, leather, and vinyl with a sharp eye for pattern matching, nap orientation, and minimal waste.
• Cushion Fabrication: Build, wrap, and shape high-density foam and dacron cores to create perfect, durable cushions.
• Industrial Sewing: Expertly operate a walking-foot industrial sewing machine to sew zippered box cushions, intricate covers, and perfect welting/piping.
• Flawless Final Upholstery: Stretch, staple, and secure materials cleanly, ensuring crisp corners, straight lines, and professional finishing touches (dust covers, trim, etc.).

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven Upholstery Experience: 3+ years of professional furniture upholstery experience (boat, auto, RV, and custom shop experience is preferred).
• Machine Mastery: Deep proficiency with industrial sewing machines, pneumatic staple guns, and standard trade hand tools.
• Material Knowledge: Confidence working with a wide range of textiles, from delicate patterns to heavy-duty performance fabrics (like Sunbrella) and vinyl.
• Detail-Oriented: A sharp eye for straight seams, balanced padding, and flawless finishes.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy furniture frames, and handle the physical demands of daily shop work.

Why Join Our Team?

• Steady Work: We are very busy with lots of variety of work all year long—no seasonal layoffs.
• Competitive Pay: Starting at $30 – $50/hr with room to grow based on your efficiency and quality of craftsmanship.
• Great Environment: Work alongside industry professionals who value top-tier products and a collaborative shop floor.

To Apply: Please reply with a summary of your experience, a resume (if you have one), or a link/photos of your past upholstery work. Qualified candidates will be invited in for a skills test/demonstration.

Pay: $30.00 – $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Marysville, WA 98270