CODE: 780.381-018Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): FURNITURE UPHOLSTERER (any industry) alternate titles: upholsterer

Repairs and rebuilds upholstered furniture, using handtools and knowledge of fabrics and upholstery methods: Removes covering, webbing, and padding from seat, arms, back, and sides of workpiece, using tack puller, chisel, and mallet. Removes defective springs by cutting cords or wires that hold them in place. Replaces webbing and springs or reties springs [SPRINGER (furniture) 780.684-106]. Measures and cuts new covering material [CUTTER, MACHINE (any industry) I 781.684-014]. Installs material on inside of arms, back, and seat, and over outside back and arms of wooden frame. Tacks or sews ornamental trim, such as braid and buttons, to cover or frame [UPHOLSTERY TRIMMER (furniture) 780.684-126]. May operate sewing machine to seam cushions and join various sections of covering material. May repair wooden frame of workpiece. May refinish wooden surfaces [FURNITURE FINISHER (woodworking) 763.381-010]. May upholster cornices and be designated Cornice Upholsterer (any industry). May repair seats, carpets, curtains, mattresses, and window shades of railroad coaches and sleeping cars and be designated Upholsterer (r.r. trans.).
GOE: 05.05.15 STRENGTH: M GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 81
ONET CROSSWALK: 89508 Upholsterers