Upholsterer Apprentice 

858 Willow Circle | Hagerstown, MD 21740

https://beachley.com/

$15.00 per hour

Daytime Hours: 6:30 am- 3 pm

Position Overview:

Covering furniture, including sofas, chairs, and other seating items, using various materials like fabric, leather, and padding using tools like scissors, and staple guns to achieve precise and accurate work.

The Upholsterer Apprentice will learn every aspect of the upholstery process:

FOAM AND CUSHION FABRICATION Cut foam to the appropriate project specifications by utilizing both electric straight and rotary knives. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to adhering foam to the furniture frame using glue and understanding the different foam densities.

SEWING Operate various sewing machines to sew cushions, skirts, or other sections of upholstered furniture. Perform all tasks in the sewing department, including covers of box cushions, welt cushions, pillows, and similar items which have relatively intricate patterns.

FABRIC CUTTING Cut fabric according to various project specifications. This position will be able to look at drawings of the final piece and determine the necessary pieces to be cut and the appropriate measurements, with the aim of minimizing waste. This position will use scissors, an electrical rotary knife, measuring tapes, and rulers to complete the task.

UPHOLSTERY Upholster commercial seating projects. Work includes most of the following: Tacking or stapling material along front rail, outside and inside arms, or onto top outside back; placing and shaping layers of padding over inside of backs..

Qualifying Related Instruction:

Carpentry, Construction and Building Trades, Construction Design and Management

Click this link to review eligible related instruction programs and classes.

How to Apply:

Ready to kickstart your journey into the professional world? Follow these steps to apply for the WCPS Apprenticeship Program:

1.     Team Up with Your Career Coach: Get tailored support from your High School’s Career Coach to craft a job-specific resume and cover letter that shine.

2.     Download the Application: Grab the WCPS Apprenticeship Application and fill it out with all your current details.

3.     Prepare Your Documents: Make sure to include your resume and cover letter, using our handy templates for guidance. Student Resources are located here.

4.     Request Your Recommendations: Ask your related instruction teacher and School Counselor to fill out and return the recommendation form to be included in your completed application packet.

5.     Submit Your Application: Hand in your completed application, cover letter, and resume to your School Counselor or Career Coach. Your Career Coach or Counselor will submit your completed application to Siona Escoto, Apprenticeship Coordinator at EscotSio@wcps.k12.md.us with the team email, Apprenticeship@wcps.k12.md.us cc’d.

6.     Stay Tuned for the Interview: Sit tight! If you're selected for an interview, the employer will reach out to you directly.

Ready to take the first step towards an exciting apprenticeship opportunity? Let's make it happen together! 🌟

Contact the CTE Apprenticeship Team:

Siona Escoto | Apprenticeship Coordinator

EscotSio@wcps.k12.md.us | 301-766-2951

CTE Apprenticeship Team | Apprenticeship@wcps.k12.md.us

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