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Kampala, Nakawa, 2 days ago
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Senior Upholsterer

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Company Name
Dawin Finishes SMC Ltd
Job Type
Full-Time
Application Deadline
31-Aug- 2026
Responsibilities
- Read drawings, measurements, sketches and production instructions before starting work. - Inspect furniture frames before upholstery and identify defects that could affect the final product. - Carry out webbing, springing, foam installation, padding and final upholstery. - Cut foam accurately according to product dimensions and required profiles. - Cut fabric, leather, artificial leather and other covering materials efficiently. - Sew cushions, covers, piping, zips and other upholstery components. -Install fabric and leather with correct tension and alignment. - Produce clean corners, seams, piping and finishing details. - Fit buttons, tufting, decorative studs and other upholstery details where required. - Manufacture and fit loose and fixed cushions. - Ensure cushions maintain the required shape, density and comfort. - Carry out repairs and refurbishment of existing upholstered furniture where required.
Requirements & Skills
Particular attention must be given to: - Straight seams and stitching. - Matching patterns and fabric direction. - Proper fabric tension. - Symmetrical cushions and panels. - Correct foam thickness and density. - Clean and consistent piping. - Properly formed corners. - No visible staples on finished surfaces. - No wrinkles, sagging or loose fabric. - Correct measurements. - Proper alignment of cushions and upholstery components. Clean finished products without glue, stains, scratches or other defects.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
- Practical training in upholstery, furniture production or a related trade. - At least 3–5 years of practical upholstery experience, with demonstrated ability to work independently. - Strong experience in sofa, chair, bed and general furniture upholstery. - Ability to operate an industrial sewing machine. - Strong fabric and foam cutting skills. - Good understanding of upholstery materials and foam densities. - Ability to interpret measurements and production drawings. - Ability to estimate material requirements. - Experience supervising or training junior workers is an advantage.
Minimum Experience
3 years
The Senior Upholsterer is responsible for carrying out and supervising high-quality upholstery work on furniture manufactured or refurbished by the company. The role is responsible for ensuring that sofas, chairs, beds, headboards, benches, ottomans and other upholstered products are completed to the required quality, dimensions and delivery timelines while controlling material wastage and maintaining a clean and organised upholstery section. The Senior Upholsterer is also expected to provide technical leadership to junior upholsterers and helpers assigned to the section.
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