Study work orders to determine the amount and type of materials required to cover work pieces Follow sketches, patterns or blueprints to indicate cutting lines on fabrics using chalks, pencils or paint Measure and cut materials using manual or automated cutting instruments Confer with customers prior to upholstery to determine their color, style, and fabric preferences Remove anchoring tacks and strip upholstered furniture down to its wooden frame Examine furniture frames, springs, and webbings to identify defects Apply their knowledge of upholstery to build or repair upholstered furniture using a variety of hand or power tools Ensure projects are completed and delivered before set deadline Cover wooden frame with soft materials such as cotton, felt pad, fiber or foam to improve texture and appearance Work with tools and materials such as glue, staples, saw, cement, tacks and nail guns Secure work pieces and materials onto production equipment Conduct routine maintenance of work tools
