Assembles seat pads, backrest pads, and arm covers for metal chairs, using pneumatic press and handtools: Positions specified material, such as cotton, foam-rubber padding, or precut leather, on base of pneumatic press.
Depresses pedal or pushes handle to lower press onto materials. Draws wire through passage around edge of material and twists ends of wire together to tighten covering, using pliers. Hammers upholstery clips through covering to fasten edge to bottom of frame. Removes excess covering with scissors. Releases pedal or pulls handle to raise press. May assemble backrest pads or arm covers, using pliers, scissors, glue, and wire.
