**Description** ****Sponsorship is not available for this position**** **MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES** + Collaborate closely with upholstery designers and craftsmen to understand sewing requirements for furniture prototypes. + Execute sewing tasks efficiently and accurately, including stitching fabric pieces, sewing cushions, attaching covers, and other related upholstery tasks. + Interpret sewing patterns and specifications provided by designers to ensure precise and high-quality sewing work on furniture pieces. + Operate sewing machines and other relevant tools to achieve desired sewing results while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship. + Collaborate with the upholstery team to troubleshoot and address any sewing-related issues that may arise during the prototype development process. + Assist in maintaining a clean and organized sewing workspace, ensuring proper care and maintenance of sewing equipment. + All other duties as assigned. **EDUCATION REQUIRED:** High School Diploma or equivalent **REQUIREMENTS** + Proven experience as a Sewer, Seamstress, or similar role in an upholstery or furniture manufacturing environment. + Proficiency in sewing techniques, including operating sewing machines, stitching fabrics, and following sewing patterns accurately. + Strong understanding of different fabrics, sewing materials, and their applications in upholstered furniture. + Ability to interpret and execute sewing instructions and specifications to achieve precise and high-quality results. + Attention to detail and precision in sewing work to meet quality standards and design specifications. + Team player with excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with designers and other team members.. **PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, walk and sit; use fingers and hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; talk and hear; bending at waist. + Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus. + Candidate must be able to lift, carry, push & pull up to 25 lbs and capable of operating office equipment. Position may occasionally require moderate lifting (25-45 lbs). Use of lifting aids or partner lifts are required per policy and procedures. + Manual dexterity and foot/hand/eye coordination is necessary to control industrial material handling equipment and vehicles. + Subject to fluctuating temperatures within in the work facility, as impacted by the weather. Flexsteel is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran or disability status. For more information visit the United States Department of Labor website