ISCO Occupation Group 7534.3 Upholsterer

Definition

Upholsterer: Upholsterers provide objects such as furniture, panels, orthopaedic devices, fixtures or vehicle parts with padding or soft covering. They can install, repair or replace the upholstery of objects with materials such as fabrics, leather, suede or cotton. Upholsterers install the webbings and springs necessary to cover the material.

Essential Skills

Upholstery Fillings
Sew Pieces Of Fabric
Create Patterns For Textile Products
Upholstery Tools
Provide Customized Upholstery
Sew Textile-Based Articles
Types Of Spring
Install Spring Suspension
Manufacturing Of Small Metal Parts
Textile Materials
Fasten Components
Perform Upholstery Repair

Optional Skills

Clean Furniture
Handle Delivery Of Furniture Goods
Design Original Furniture
Manipulate Metal
Prepare Furniture For Application Of Paint
Furniture Trends
Clean Upholstered Furniture
Operate Furniture Machinery
Manipulate Wood
Estimate Restoration Costs
Design Prototypes
Decorate Furniture
Fix Minor Scratches
Paint Decorative Designs
Apply A Protective Layer
Sell Furniture
Evaluate Restoration Procedures
Artificially Age Furniture
Advise On Furniture Style
Manufacturing Of Furniture
Identify Customer'S Needs
Repair Furniture Parts
Furniture Industry
Pass On Trade Techniques
Upholster Transport Equipment'S Interior Pieces
Apply Restoration Techniques

Alternative Names

Chair Builder
Seat Maker
Craft Upholsterer
Craftswoman Upholsterer
Craftsman Upholsterer
Commercial Upholsterer
Seat Builder
Mattress Maker
Craftsperson Upholsterer
Chairmaker
Chair Maker
Soft Furnishing Maker
Mattress Builder
Heritage Upholsterer

Specializations

Specialization	Title
C7534.3.2	ISCO Specialization 7534.3.2 Marine Upholsterer
C7534.3.4	ISCO Specialization 7534.3.4 Railway Car Upholsterer
C7534.3.1	ISCO Specialization 7534.3.1 Furniture Upholsterer
C7534.3.3	ISCO Specialization 7534.3.3 Motor Vehicle Upholsterer

Higher Level

ISCO Unit Group 7534 Upholsterers And Related Workers