CASEFITTER

Vanguard Furniture Co Inc; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Furniture Co Inc in Morganton, NC is seeking a CASEFITTER to rub furniture with sandpaper, wool and wax, hang doors and install hardware, following tickets and job notes.

You will inspect pieces for defects, apply wax, finish interiors and exteriors, and perform duties safely while maintaining a neat station. English reading ability is required and prior furniture knowledge is valued but not required.

Qualifications

• Must be knowledgeable in case fitting processes.
• Must have ability to learn quickly and recognize parts and style numbers.
• Understand correct placement of parts, right/left sides, front/back.
• English required for reading tickets and instructions.
• Must be able to check finish of case to finish standards.
• Must be able to understand and follow packing specifications.

Responsibilities

• Use schedule to pull cases on buggies into work area. Read tickets and/or job notes prior to packing for any special instructions
• Push case on buggy into work area.
• Look over case for any defects.
• Use sandpaper/steel wool as necessary to eliminate any rough areas
• Do any minor touch up as needed.
• Apply wax to entire piece.
• Pull drawers and sand and wax inside and out.
• Perform all duties safely and report any safety hazards to your immediate supervisor; including proper lifting techniques.
• Complete other assigned duties as directed by supervisor.
• Maintains neat and orderly work station; keeps equipment clean.
• Wear required safety glasses and work shoes; works safely and reports unsafe conditions to Dept. Supervisor. Also performs required stretching exercises.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor.

Skills

Case fitting

Learning quickly

Parts numbers

English

Finish standards

Packing specs

Furniture knowledge

Tools

Glue gun

Staple gun

Rubber mallet

Hammer

Screwdriver

Channel locks

Adjustable wrenches

Scissor lift

Job description

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CASEFITTER

Morganton, NC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1276

Position Summary: Rubs furniture as required using sandpaper, wool, and wax. Hang doors and put on hardware.

Position Responsibilities:

• Use schedule to pull cases on buggies into work area. Read tickets and/or job notes prior to packing for any special instructions
• Push case on buggy into work area.
• Look over case for any defects.
• Use sandpaper/steel wool as necessary to eliminate any rough areas
• Do any minor touch up as needed.
• Apply wax to entire piece.
• Pull drawers and sand and wax inside and out.
• Perform all duties safely and report any safety hazards to your immediate supervisor; including proper lifting techniques.
• Complete other assigned duties as directed by supervisor.
• Maintains neat and orderly work station; keeps equipment clean.
• Wear required safety glasses and work shoes; works safely and reports unsafe conditions to Dept. Supervisor. Also performs required stretching exercises.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Must be knowledgeable in case fitting processes.
• Must have ability to learn quickly and recognize parts and style numbers.
• Understand correct placement of parts, right / left sides, front / back.
• English required for reading tickets and instructions.
• Must be able to check finish of case to finish standards.
• Must be able to understand and follow packing specifications.
  

Valued but not Required Skills and Experience:

• Previous knowledge of furniture.

Physical demands and work environment:

• Lift / Carry: Must be able to lift/remove and flip over pieces for cartoning.
• Standing / Walking:Must be able to stand and walk consistently during the 8+ hour day.
• Reach / Handle / Grasp/Feel: Repetitive use of hands required. Must be able to use drills, screwdrivers, staple guns throughout the day.
• Bend / Lift / Stoop:Gathering supplies throughout day from various heights.
• Push/Pull: Must be able to push buggies into and off lift at workstation.
• Environment:Indoors, controlled airflow, no air conditioning.
• Climbing: Must be able to climb up/down ladders between 2 – 8 feet tall using 3 point contact method to reach various heights requiring sanding or waxing.
• Tool Usage: Required to use glue gun, staple gun, rubber mallet, hammer, screw driver, channel locks, adjustable wrenches, and other tools for entire shift.
• Automation:Provided scissor lift for positioning in some booths.
• Color Determination:Must distinguish colors and finishes for match, accuracy and quality.
• Near Acuity: Requires close vision of less than 3 feet, with or without corrective lenses, for precision.