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Upholsterers

SOC 51-6093.00

Make, repair, or replace upholstery for household furniture or transportation vehicles.

Zone 2 Production

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Critical Thinking

3.5

Reading Comprehension

3.1

Active Listening

3.0

Speaking

3.0

Active Learning

3.0

Monitoring

3.0

Complex Problem Solving

3.0

Judgment and Decision Making

3.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Production and Processing

3.1

Design

3.0

Customer and Personal Service

2.9

Mechanical

2.8

Education and Training

2.7

Mathematics

2.6

Building and Construction

2.4

Personnel and Human Resources

2.2

Key Tasks

1Fit, install, and secure material on frames, using hand tools, power tools, glue, cement, or staples.

2Measure and cut new covering materials, using patterns and measuring and cutting instruments, following sketches and design specifications.

3Build furniture up with loose fiber stuffing, cotton, felt, or foam padding to form smooth, rounded surfaces.

4Make, restore, or create custom upholstered furniture, using hand tools and knowledge of fabrics and upholstery methods.

5Read work orders, and apply knowledge and experience with materials to determine types and amounts of materials required to cover workpieces.

Also Known As

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