Career overview
Upholsterers
O*NET-SOC 51-6093.00
Median pay / yr$46,190
OutlookBelow Average
Make, repair, or replace upholstery for household furniture or transportation vehicles.
What it takes
The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Upholsterers.
Skills employers look for
- Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Reading ComprehensionUnderstanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Active LearningUnderstanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Complex Problem SolvingIdentifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Knowledge areas
- Production and ProcessingKnowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- DesignKnowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Certifications that help you get hired
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