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Openings >> Frame Builder Trainee
Frame Builder Trainee
Summary
Title:Frame Builder Trainee
ID:328305
Date Posted:Aug 4, 2021
Date to Apply By:N/A
Reports To or Hiring Manager:Randy Herald; Randy Miller
Department:674321
Shift:Monday-Thursday 5pm-3:30am; Monday- Thursday 6am-4:30pm
Grade Level:7
Employment Type:Full Time Non-Exempt
Location:Claremont, NC
Proposed Salary Range:N/A
Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Within 90 days, you will be trained to be able to independently and satisfactorily assemble pre-constructed wooden furniture to specifications for upholstered furniture frames. Attach springs onto completed furniture frames. Performance reviews will be given to determine progress.

 PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

  • Obtain pre-constructed frame parts from frame grinder by pushing, pulling and lifting onto work station.
  • Assemble the frame parts assuring they are square and level, with correct parts orientated to the correct direction and all parts flush to outside of frame using a hammer and nails, staples and appropriately applied glue.
  • Assure all parts are ground off level to result in as flush an outside edge as possible and that no staples are on outside of frame.
  • When frame is fully assembled and glue dried, lift and place the frame on top of workstation.
  • Inspect frame for rough spots or poor joints.
  • Spring up by pulling correct no sag springs over the spring up clips and attach fiber wire.
  • According to spring up instructions, attach burlap or FLW to the frame.
  • Using a staple/nail gun, shoot the front edge rope into place on the frame.
  • Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Some knowledge or experience in frame building or furniture manufacturing
  • Experience in reading and understanding production tickets
  • Ability to interpret simple frame assembly instructions commonly placed in frame assembly manual
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to assure delivery requirements
  • Ability to read, write and understand English
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and follow documented procedures and standards
  • Excellent time-management skills including ability to work independently with little supervision
  • Ability to frequently lift frames weighing up to 50lbs
  • Ability to stand for 10-hour periods
  • Ability to bend and twist as required to assemble frames
  • Work Schedule is Monday-Thursday 5pm-3:30am
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