Canepa is looking for an entry level Automotive Upholstery Apprentice. Great opportunity to join a team of craftsmen of the highest level restoring, customizing, and building world-class collectable automobiles. Candidate must have experience in upholstery work with a keen attention to detail and accuracy. Your skills must be top notch and produce extremely high-quality results. We need someone who takes direction and completes the job with limited supervision. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for someone who is dedicated to producing work that will add and sustain value for generations to come! About Canepa Canepa is the industry leader in buying, selling, and restoring the highest quality automobiles including, but not limited to: BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes, Porsche, and Shelby. Our technical experts have a combined experience of more than 200 years in the automotive and mechanical engineering industries. We provide exceptional automobiles and world-class services to enthusiasts around the globe. We are in beautiful Scotts Valley, CA. operating out of a new, state-of-the-art facility. Job Duties: • All aspects of interior or upholstery restoration, replacement, and repair; from floor to roof, seats, trim and lining. • Highly customized installations and precision vintage restoration • Convertible soft top installation • Versatility in working with a wide variety of premium quality upholstery materials. • Extensive use of sewing machines and application of various techniques • Hand-crafted upholstery work required. • Use of tools and equipment; including drills. Qualifications: • Candidates must have some formal education or training in upholstery work, automotive preferred. • Knowledge of materials: leathers, fabrics, carpets, padding, threads, headliners, convertible tops, and backing materials, etc. • Understanding of each material's suitability for the given application. • Knowledge of upholstery machinery and equipment. • Ability to produce Concourse quality upholstery work. Preferred Skills but not required: • Knowledge of vintage upholstery production techniques and materials to produce period correct reproductions. • Experience with a wide variety of marques; German, Italian and American Benefits: • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance • 401k • Paid Vacation Job Title: Automotive Upholstery Apprentice Job-Type: Full-time This is a non-exempt, hourly position. This is not a remote position. Compensation: starts at $20/hr BOE Please submit your resume via Craigslist reply or email Careers at Canepa dot com - - No Phone Calls or Walk-ins. - -