Upholstery Trainee

Posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Position Summary:

• Use transfer cart to move assembled frame from conveyor to upholstery lift. The upholstery lift (scissor lift) is pneumatically powered and controlled by a foot pedal.
• Staple filler material (foam) to the frame with a pneumatic staple gun.
• Use scissors to cut excessive filler material from the frame.
• Use pneumatic staple gun to attach fabric/leather to the frame. The non-trigger hand is used to pull and stretch the fabric/leather to ensure the desired fit.
• The seams in the upholstered product are smoothed out and tucked by the use of a regulator (ice pick) for a crisp finished appearance.
• For tufted frames, use button needle to stick buttons and twine through fabric. Pull tight, tie off and staple to back of frame.
• Excessive fabric is trimmed off around the finished wood portions of the frame with a box cutter (razor blade).
• Trimmers use pneumatic staple gun to attach plygrip to edges of frame and use the regulator to tuck fabric.
• Trimmers push tack band (metal strip) through fabric edges, roll once and use rubber mallet to attach to frame.
• Rarely lifting is required to sit frames off the assembly conveyor due to repairs.
• Use transfer cart to move frame back onto conveyor and push down the line.
• May perform other duties/ special or non-routine assignments as instructed.

Benefits are an important part of the total compensation that is offered, providing peace of mind and financial well-being. Ethan Allen is committed to offering a variety of benefits that allow associates to choose whether or not to participate based on personal and family needs.

• 401(k) plan (with Employer contributions)
• multiple Medical Plans with Prescription Drug Coverage
• Health Savings Account (including Employer contributions)
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Basic Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Supplemental Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Dependent Group Term Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Business Travel Accident Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care & Dependent Care
• Commuter Saving Plans - Public Transit & Parking
• Voluntary Whole Life Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Care Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Benefit availability varies based on full-time or part-time employee classification.