motor vehicle upholsterer

quality standards

The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.

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upholstery tools

Set of tools used for upholstering furniture, walls and floors such as staple gun, foam cutter, staple remover.

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measure parts of manufactured products

Operate measurement instruments to measure parts of manufactured objects. Take into consideration specifications of manufacturers to perform the measuring.

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align components

Align and lay out components in order to put them together correctly according to blueprints and technical plans.

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apply health and safety standards

Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.

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apply preliminary treatment to workpieces

Apply preparatory treatment, through mechanical or chemical processes, to the workpiece preceding the main operation.

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fasten components

Fasten components together according to blueprints and technical plans in order to create subassemblies or finished products.

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read engineering drawings

Read the technical drawings of a product made by the engineer in order to suggest improvements, make models of the product or operate it.

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read standard blueprints

Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.

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troubleshoot

Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

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use power tools

Operate power driven pumps. Use hand tools or power tools. Use vehicle repair tools or safety equipment.

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use technical documentation

Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.

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wear appropriate protective gear

Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.

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mechanics of motor vehicles

The way energy forces interact and affect components in motor vehicles such as cars, buses, invalid carriages and other motorised vehicles. 

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analyse the need for technical resources

Define and make a list of the required resources and equipment based on the technical needs of the production.

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cut fabrics

Cut fabrics and other wearing apparel materials considering measures, placement of the fabrics in the cutting table in multiple layers, and making the most efficient usage of the fabric avoiding waste. Cut fabrics by hand, or using electric knives, or other cutting tools depending on the fabric. Use computerised systems or automatic cutting machines.

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identify customer's needs

Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.

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install automotive electrical equipment

Place electrical circuits and wiring in vehicles such as lighting and voltage gauges. These distribute and regulate electrical power and supply it to meters and other devices in the car.

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install car electronics

Place electrically operated accessories in vehicles such as batteries which power heating systems, radios and anti-theft systems.

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install transport equipment lighting

Install lighting elements in transport equipment according to blueprints and other technical plans.

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install transport vehicle interior components

Build in accessories for a vehicles, such as door handles, hinges and locks, both inside and outside. Customise the accessories following customers' wishes.

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perform upholstery repair

Repair/restore damaged upholstery for a wide range of vehicles; use materials such as fabric, leather, plastic or vinyl.

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provide customized upholstery

Install custom upholstery, according to the customer's individual requests and preferences.

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sew textile-based articles

Sew different products based on textiles and wearing apparel articles. Combine good hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and physical and mental stamina.

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upholster transport equipment's interior pieces

Upholster seats and other transport equipment interior pieces by using hand and power tools.

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use manual sewing techniques

Use manuel sewing and stitching techniques to manufacture or repair fabrics or textile-based articles.

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inspect quality of products

Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.

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install floor coverings

Install carpets and other floor coverings by taking the correct measurements, cutting the fabric or material at the appropriate length and using hand and power tools to fix them to the floors.

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install wall coverings

Install curtains, wall panels, window shields and other wall coverings by taking the correct measurements, cutting the fabric or material at the appropriate length and using hand and power tools to fix them to the walls.

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keep records of work progress

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

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manufacture fabric furnishings

Fabricate and design curtains, seat coverings, carpets and other fabric furnishings by cutting and sewing fabric and other materials.

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sew pieces of fabric

Operate basic or specialised sewing machines whether domestic or industrial ones, sewing pieces of fabric, vinyl or leather in order to manufacture or repair wearing apparels, making sure the threads are selected according to specifications.

Scope note

In the case of industrial sewing machines, the operations are computerised.

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