Job Description

Put Your Sewing Skills to Work Creating Premium Furniture.

Are you an experienced upholstery sewer who takes pride in quality craftsmanship and precise work?

Stickley is hiring a skilled Upholstery Sewer to join our manufacturing team in Archdale, NC. You will sew fabric and leather upholstery covers for premium, custom furniture using industrial sewing equipment and proven upholstery techniques.

Your work directly affects the fit, appearance, comfort, and quality of furniture built to last for generations.

What You'll Do

• Sew fabric and leather upholstery covers for custom furniture
• Operate double-needle industrial sewing machines safely and efficiently
• Read production tickets, specifications, and special instructions
• Complete fabric layouts, including COM, center-cut, flow-matched, plain, and leather covers
• Sew accurate flow-matched and center-matched covers
• Create corners and maintain proper one-inch seams
• Thread sewing machines and safely change needles
• Use sewing machines, scissors, and other tools safely
• Inspect completed work for quality, fit, and accuracy
• Meet production goals while maintaining Stickley's craftsmanship standards
• Follow safety, quality, and work procedures
• Work with team members to support daily production needs

What You'll Bring

• 3 or more years of upholstery sewing experience with fabric and/or leather
• Experience sewing fine or custom furniture preferred
• Demonstrated ability to operate a double-needle industrial sewing machine
• Knowledge of upholstery sewing, fabric layout, center matching, and flow matching
• Ability to read and follow production tickets and work instructions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work at a steady, productive pace while maintaining accuracy
• Dependability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic

Why Work at Stickley?

For more than 125 years, Stickley has built premium furniture known for quality, craftsmanship, and timeless design. When you join our team, your skills are part of the finished product-not just one step in the process.

We offer:

• Competitive hourly pay - See the Indeed salary section for the posted range
• Weekends off
• Perfect Attendance Program - earn additional Paid Time Off
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Stickley "Fit for Life" Wellness Program
• Employee Furniture Discount Program
• Opportunities to build skills and grow with an established manufacturer

About Stickley

L. & J.G. Stickley, Inc. is a leader in furniture manufacturing and retail. For more than 125 years, we have combined skilled craftsmanship, quality materials, and timeless design to create furniture built to last.

Stickley employs nearly 800 people across three manufacturing facilities, corporate offices, company-owned retail showrooms, and a global distribution network.

Apply today and put your upholstery sewing skills to work with a company that values quality, craftsmanship, and skilled trades.

Stickley is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace.