Upholsterer, Kaiwhakapaipai uhinga papanga
Also known as
- Furniture upholsterer, car upholsterer, leather upholsterer
Upholsterers make and repair coverings used for furniture or vehicles. They may install or repair furniture springs, padding, linings and framework.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$54K to $83K
Most common
$105K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-3 years
Upholsterers
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in workshops, factories or furniture shops
- need to be practical, accurate and methodical
Tasks
- make coverings for furniture and vehicles
- cut fabrics
- measure materials
- operate sewing machines and tools
- assemble upholstery pieces together
- adjust fabrics for proper fit
- repair damaged furniture and upholstery
- read work orders for design requirements
Practical
Enterprising
Organised
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
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Do the quizYou usually need to do an apprenticeship to become an upholsterer and experience may be useful.
You may need
- to do an apprenticeship in manufacturing, engineering and technology
- a New Zealand Certificate in Furniture (Level 3 or 4)
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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