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Upholsterer

Job in Calgary, Alberta, D3J, Canada
Listing for: Dick's Furniture and Upholstery
Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-01-11
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Woodworking, Fabrication
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 30000 - 60000 CAD Yearly CAD 30000.00 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Details

  • Work Term:

    Permanent
  • Work Language:

    English
  • Hours:

    40 to 50 hours per week
  • Education:

    No degree, certificate or diploma
  • Experience:

    5 years or more
Work Site Environment
  • Dusty
Work Setting
  • Warehouse
  • Restaurant
Tasks
  • Discuss upholstery fabric, colour and style with customers
  • Provide cost estimate for upholstering furniture or other items
  • Replace worn-out webbing, springs and other furniture parts
  • Lay out, cut, fabricate and install upholstery
  • Tack, glue or sew ornamental trim, braids or buttons
  • Repair furniture frames and refinish wood surfaces
  • Operate sewing machines or sew by hand
  • Garnish the bottom and the back of a seat with interoven rattan
  • Lay out master pattern on fabric and cut sample pattern
  • Lay out patterns
Type of Materials
  • Leather
Pattern making Experience
  • Master patterns
Type of Industry Experience
  • Furniture and fixtures manufacturing company
  • Furniture upholstery and repair shop
  • Specialty seat manufacturing company
Specialization or Experience
  • Antique furniture and furnishings
  • Seats for stadiums, halls etc.
  • Furniture
Area of Specialization
  • Sewing
Transportation/Travel Information
  • Public transportation is available
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
Screening Questions
  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
Employment Terms Options
  • Day
Other Benefits
  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
Support for Newcomers and Refugees
  • Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
  • Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
  • Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for Mature Workers
  • Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
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