Custom Upholsterer – Furniture & Marine Interiors

About the role

La Fabrica is seeking a skilled Custom Upholsterer to join its hybrid team in Vancouver. You will work on a variety of furniture and marine cabin projects, ensuring high‑quality upholstery finishes using leather and plastic materials.

Key responsibilities

• Replace worn‑out webbing, springs and other furniture components.
• Lay out, cut, fabricate and install upholstery on seats and interiors.
• Tack, glue or sew ornamental trim, braids, and buttons.
• Operate sewing machines and perform hand‑sewing as required.

Required profile

• 3 to less than 5 years of experience in furniture upholstery, seat manufacturing, or marine cabin interiors.
• Ability to work day shifts, with flexibility for on‑call or shift work.
• Valid driver’s licence for security checks.
• Physical capability for sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching and kneeling.

Required skills

• Sewing machine operation
• Hand sewing
• Upholstery fabrication and installation
• Leather handling
• Plastic handling
• Webbing and spring replacement

What we offer

• Permanent full‑time employment
• Hybrid work environment
• Competitive hourly wage starting at CAD 23