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Headboard Upholsterer (Insider) – Furniture Manufacturing
Job Title: Headboard Upholsterer (Insider)
Department: Upholstery
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Location: Plant 3 – LEE Industries
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM; Occasional Friday, 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
Climate-Controlled Manufacturing Facility
Full-Time | 40–45 Hours Per Week | No Saturdays
Overtime may be required based on production demands and business needs.
Join the LEE Industries Team
Since 1969, LEE Industries has been proudly crafting premium upholstered furniture made in the USA. Our reputation for exceptional quality is built on the skill, dedication, and craftsmanship of our associates. We value people who take pride in their work and are committed to producing furniture that will be enjoyed for generations.
We're expanding and seeking skilled Headboard Upholsterers (Insiders) to join our Upholstery team. If you have experience upholstering furniture and enjoy hands-on craftsmanship in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join LEE Industries?
- Consistent full-time schedule (40–45 hours per week)
- No Saturday work
- Climate-controlled facility
- Free onsite healthcare clinic access beginning Day One for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Two company-wide shutdown weeks each year
- Competitive hourly pay
- Stable employment with a respected American furniture manufacturer
- Opportunities for cross-training, skill development, and career advancement
Position Summary
The Headboard Upholsterer (Insider) is responsible for upholstering and assembling premium headboards, bed rails, footboards, and related furniture components. This position requires precision, craftsmanship, and attention to detail while working with fabric, leather, polyurethane materials, and wood frames to produce high-quality upholstered furniture.
Essential Responsibilities
- Upholster headboards, bed rails, footboards, and other upholstered furniture components according to specifications.
- Apply fabric, leather, and polyurethane materials to wood furniture frames.
- Stretch, fit, align, and secure upholstery materials to ensure a professional finish.
- Operate hand tools, pneumatic tools, and staple guns safely and efficiently.
- Read and follow production tickets, specifications, and work instructions.
- Inspect finished products to ensure they meet LEE Industries' quality standards.
- Maintain production goals while producing exceptional craftsmanship.
- Keep work area clean, organized, and safe.
- Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives by maintaining efficient workflow.
- Cross-train in other upholstery or production areas as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1–2 years of upholstery experience, preferably in furniture manufacturing.
- Experience upholstering headboards, bed frames, or other upholstered furniture is preferred.
- Experience working with leather, fabric, polyurethane, and wood frames.
- Comfortable using hand tools, pneumatic tools, staple guns, and other upholstery equipment.
- Basic computer skills.
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Lean Manufacturing experience is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
Required Skills
- Furniture upholstery
- Upholstered furniture manufacturing
- Headboard upholstery
- Bed frame assembly
- Fabric application
- Leather upholstery
- Staple gun operation
- Pneumatic tools
- Hand tools
- Furniture assembly
- Upholstery repair
- Quality inspection
- Lean Manufacturing
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Basic computer skills
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and work for up to 10 hours per shift.
- Frequent use of hands, wrists, arms, and shoulders.
- Operate hand tools, pneumatic tools, and staple guns for extended periods.
- Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and furniture components as needed.
- Perform repetitive motions while maintaining quality and production standards.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for detail-oriented craftspeople who take pride in producing beautifully upholstered furniture. If you enjoy working with premium materials, have strong upholstery skills, and want to be part of a company known for exceptional American-made furniture, we'd love to have you join our team.
LEE Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Company at a glance
In 1990, American Leather was founded on the revolutionary idea that custom leather furniture could be made and shipped in three weeks or less. In the years since, American Leather has evolved from setting a precedent with quick-ship delivery to setting the standards by which all other custom furniture manufacturers are measured.
What began as a small team in a borrowed facility has grown to more than 600 employees in Dallas, Texas, housed in a state-of-the art 350,000-square-foot factory.
While impressive in size, our true growth is measured by our innovation, technological advances and performance. By the dynamic collections we introduce each year. By our commitment to, and the loyalty of, our retail customers. As well as by the countless furniture lovers who have become our biggest fans. And finally, by our resolve to do the right thing: maintain U.S. manufacturing jobs, meet retail partner and consumer needs, and enhance the quality of life of our employees – even as the industry continues to turn to offshore manufacturing.
We remain firmly rooted in our heritage of speed, quality, and customization, and we especially value the entrepreneurial mindset that always asks: “Why not?” We believe it’s this approach to innovation that makes us stand apart – whether applied in our factory, a sofa design, an engineering advancement, or a brainstorming meeting.
We look forward to all the future holds, while acknowledging the solid foundation for success that our history provides. And we look forward to continuing the journey with you, our valued partners, and gratefully acknowledge your role in our success – yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Custom luxury to your home in about 30 days. Expertly crafted in Dallas, Texas.
Top Benefits
- Free Onsite Healthcare Clinic
- Two Company-wide Shutdown Weeks Per Year
- Competitive Hourly Pay
- Cross-training Opportunities
- Skill Development
- Career Advancement
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