Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, USA
3 days ago
Upholsterer
**Now Hiring: Industrial Upholsterers** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled upholsterer to join our team on the 1st shift from 6am-3pm or 7am-4pm, Monday to Friday, with overtime as needed. The primary focus of this role will be on upholstery work, including a variety of custom projects for clients, such as the Grand Hotel in Mackinaw Island. The job involves industrial sewing and working on items like large chairs, sofas, pillows, and cushions. Some assembly of wood pieces prior to sewing will be required, but the majority of the time will be spent finding patterns and sewing them. **Responsibilities** + Perform upholstery work on a variety of custom projects. + Conduct industrial sewing on large chairs, sofas, pillows, and cushions. + Assemble some wood pieces prior to sewing work. + Find and sew patterns for various upholstery projects. **Essential Skills** + Experience in upholstery + Proficiency in sewing + Ability to use small hand tools + Experience with industrial sewing machines **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in graphic design or product design is a plus **Why Work Here?** Enjoy full benefits when you become a direct employee. Join us for Friday cookouts during the summer and take advantage of a full two weeks off for the Christmas holiday. We value work-life balance and offer a supportive and enjoyable work environment. **Work Environment** This role is based in a classic woodworking shop, a rare find these days. The smell of cut wood fills the air, creating a nostalgic and inspiring atmosphere. The upholstery work is conducted in a separate, temperature-controlled area away from the woodworking sections where products are assembled prior to upholstery work. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 19, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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