Median Annual Wage: $31,890
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (55%); Post-secondary certificate (26%); Less than high school diploma (10%)
Projected Growth: Little or no change (-2% to 2%)
Related Job Titles: Upholsterer; Box Spring Upholsterer; Upholstered Goods Crafter; Inside Upholsterer; Upholstery Trimmer; Furniture Upholsterer; Stapler; Arm Upholsterer; Back Upholsterer; Dining Chair Trimmer
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- Build furniture up with loose fiber stuffing, cotton, felt, or foam padding to form smooth, rounded surfaces.
- Examine furniture frames, upholstery, springs, and webbing to locate defects.
- Attach fasteners, grommets, buttons, buckles, ornamental trim, and other accessories to covers or frames, using hand tools.
- Remove covering, webbing, padding, or defective springs from workpieces, using hand tools such as hammers and tack pullers.
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- Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
- Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Upholsterers.