Industrial Upholsterer - Full Time

Job Summary:

(Local, Southern California applicants sought - NO RELOCATION OFFERED.)

In the Resort Enhancement team, at Disneyland® Resort, an Industrial Upholsterer position requires specialized knowledge and skills necessary to perform efficiently and with minor supervision.

This position is responsible for performing all upholstery duties necessary to restore the original appearance and quality of various upholstered objects when placed in service. Industrial Upholsterers examine broken and damaged upholstered furniture and seat cushions - located in attractions and on all motor vehicles - for the purpose of planning required repairs and ordering replacement parts and materials. This position provides support to all maintenance teams including infrastructure, facilities, and attractions for ride-and-show vehicles.

Responsibilities:

Operational and Functional

• Uses basic hand tools as well as the specialized tools of the upholstery trade and maintains them in proper working order
• Operates pneumatic and/or electrically powered hand tools while utilizing the correct personal-protective equipment
• Will be trained to operate a man-lift, scissors-lift, and forklift

Material Handling

• Industrial Upholsterers must lift, carry or place rolls of fabric, seats or other materials on work surfaces and material handling carts, pallets, or other fixtures
• Pushes and pulls carts, pallet jacks, hand trucks and wheeled baskets around the shop floor

Basic Qualifications:

• You must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this role

Schedule Availability

• Must be open to any shift (1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift) including holidays, with any combination of days off

Technical Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• A minimum of two years of experience in all phases of upholstery including hand ties, block-out, measuring, and cutting for finish work, piping, blind-hand stitching, and layout of any tuck and roll or tufting
• Experience using different types of sewing machines and the ability to sew by hand
• Familiarity with furniture and auto upholstery
• Ability to make precise measurements and to fabricate patterns based on existing or non-existing articles
• Knowledge of:
  • Industry standards for foam compressions and seat allowances
  • Tufting methods
  • Spring compressions
  • various types of lumber used for constructing furniture
  • Period types of furniture sufficient for the purposes of duplication or improvising when required
• Ability to use basic tools required of an Upholsterer and to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Familiarity with pneumatic tools common to this trade
• Familiarity with, or have the ability to learn, the Computerized Maintenance Management System (“Maximo”)
• Must also have the ability to understand and follow checklists to safely operate department vehicles or equipment and know what actions to take in the event of an equipment failure

Additional Information:

Those assigned to the Industrial Upholsterer position are required to attend an annual hearing-conservation training class. They are also required to submit to an annual audiometric exam.

SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY
Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; Shifts may start as early as 5:00 AM, while some may end as late as 5:00 AM.

This role is Full Time and requires full availability, including working evenings, weekends and holidays when needed.

Must be open to any shift (1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift) including holidays, with any combination of days off

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The pay rate for this role in California is $37.44 to $45.57 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

About Disneyland Resort:

When Walt Disney opened Disneyland on July 17, 1955, he said he hoped it would be “a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” Since then, the Disneyland Resort has welcomed more than 800 million guests, expanding to become an approximately 500- acre, multifaceted, world-class family resort destination, complete with two renowned Disney theme parks, three hotels and the exciting shopping, dining and entertainment area known as Downtown Disney District. Through a combination of creativity, technology and innovation, the resort brings storytelling to new heights, and Disneyland Resort cast members play an integral part in bringing that Disney magic to life for thousands of guests every day.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Disneyland Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.