What is an upholsterer and how to become one

Key steps to become an upholsterer

1. Explore upholsterer education requirements

   Most common upholsterer degrees

   High School Diploma

   50.1 %

   Associate

   15.4 %

   Diploma

   15.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific upholsterer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Cushions	18.41%
   Quality Standards	14.87%
   Upholstery Methods	12.56%
   Staple Gun	10.04%
   Hand Tools	9.91%

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3. Complete relevant upholsterer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New upholsterers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an upholsterer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real upholsterer resumes.

4. Research upholsterer duties and responsibilities

   • Stretch webbing and fabric, using webbing stretchers.
   • Perform minor wood refinish to furniture legs if need.
   • Implement OFI's saving the company time and money.
   • Sew upholstery for sofas, couches, chairs, love seats, and chaise lounges for a variety of dealers

5. Prepare your upholsterer resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your upholsterer resume.

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6. Apply for upholsterer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an upholsterer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams