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9/18/20

Alfred's Upholstery & CO. is a growing, family-owned company with 23 years in business in Maine. Alfred's is in the heart of the Alfred village and is a leading manufacturer in Maine's marine upholstery industry. We are looking to add a Marine Canvas/Upholstery Technician to our team to support overall growth and maintain the high demand workload.

At Alfred's, we pride ourselves on the quality and integrity of our work and striving to exceed our customer's expectations. We are looking for someone with these same ideals who is interested in a long-term career; someone that truly takes pride in their work & enjoys a setting where you have a new focus weekly and sometimes daily. The right candidate must be an enthusiastic self-starter, enjoy working independently, be willing and able to learn new techniques, have high attention to detail and quality, have a sense of urgency in their efforts, and embrace switching gears as needed.

Experience/Skills:
•   Forethought to plan and lay out a job
•   Templating and pattern making
•   Following design specifications
•   Ability to use both hand and power tools
•   Able to lift at least 50 pounds
•   Skills that are highly advantageous: industrial sewing machine experience, marine industry experience, upholstery experience, ability to calculate accurate yardage and foam usage

Benefits:
•   Paid time off
•   Holiday Pay
•   Personal/ Sick Time

Starting Pay:
$25 per hour, commiserate with experience.
Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25 per hour

Interested candidates, please send resume and cover letter to info@alfredsupholstery.com with the job title as the subject of the email.

9/18/20

Alfred's Upholstery & CO. is a growing, family-owned company with 23 years in business in Maine. Located in the heart of the Alfred village, we are seeking a Master Upholsterer to join our team. Alfred's is a high-end fabrication shop renowned for our custom stitchery and upholstery. Alfred's works in both residential and commercial settings making handcrafted custom boat cushions, furniture, headboards, window treatments, pillows, and slipcovers, and reupholstering fine furniture pieces.

At Alfred's, we pride ourselves on the quality and integrity of our work and striving to exceed our customer's expectations. We are looking for someone with these same ideals who is interested in a long-term career; someone that truly takes pride in their work & enjoys a setting where you have a new focus weekly and sometimes daily. The right candidate must be an enthusiastic self-starter, enjoy working independently, be willing and able to learn new techniques, have high attention to detail and quality, have a sense of urgency in their efforts, and embrace switching gears as needed.

Experience/Skills:
•   Minimum 5 years upholstery experience
•   Experience in all aspects of upholstery work, including material selection, foam shaping, cutting, sewing, frame building, spring-up, assembly of panels and substrate
•   Knowledge of and experience using industrial sewing machines
•   Ability to read and follow design drawings
•   Forethought to plan and layout a job
•   High attention to detail
•   Focused thinking, feedback, and a creative approach to the aesthetic of a finished product
•   Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
•   Must be able to bend, twist, squat, and alternate between sitting and standing repeatedly throughout the day

Benefits:
•   Paid Time Off
•   Paid Holidays
•   Personal/Sick Time

Starting Pay:
$18-$30 per hour, commensurate with experience
Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour

Interested?  Email your resume and cover letter to: info@alfredsupholstery.com with the job title as the Subject.