Frame Assembly Tech

Design Foundry; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Foundry in Hickory, NC is seeking a Frame Assembly Technician to join our production team. The role involves assembling frames, ensuring precise alignment, and preparing parts for the next manufacturing steps.

You will use staple guns, screwdrivers, impact guns, and other hand tools, while following strict safety and quality standards. Candidates should have 3+ years of frame-building experience in a production setting, be able to stand 8–9 hours with overtime, and lift 25+ lbs

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience building frames in a production environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods (8–9 hours with overtime).
• Physical ability for repetitive reaching, pushing/pulling, twisting, balancing, stooping, and handling materials.

Responsibilities

• Assemble frames according to detailed specifications.
• Square frames by installing frame parts and ensuring accurate alignment.
• Operate tools such as staple guns, screwdrivers, impact guns, hammers, pliers, clamps, etc.
• Inspect frames for quality, correcting errors as needed to meet company standards.
• Maintain clean and safe workstations, following all safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and deadlines.

Skills

Frame building experience

Tools handling

Safety awareness

Tools

Staple guns

Screwdrivers

Impact guns

Hammers

Pliers

Clamps

Job description

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Frame Assembly Tech

Technical Hickory, NC, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Frame Assembly Technician

Position Summary

The Frame Assembly Technician is responsible for assembling high-quality frames that meet specifications and prepare products for the next stage of manufacturing. This role requires skill with tools, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork. At Design Foundry, we live our Core Values every day—We Are Family, We Own It, We Give Our All, and We Have Fun—and we expect every associate to embody these values in their work.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Essential Functions

Assemble frames according to detailed specifications.

Square frames by installing frame parts and ensuring accurate alignment.

Operate tools such as staple guns, screwdrivers, impact guns, hammers, pliers, clamps, etc.

Inspect frames for quality, correcting errors as needed to meet company standards.

Maintain clean and safe workstations, following all safety guidelines.

Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and deadlines.

Core Values in Action

We Are Family: Support your teammates, share knowledge, and contribute to a culture of respect and trust.

We Own It: Take responsibility for the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of your work.

We Give Our All: Maintain a steady pace in a fast-moving environment while delivering high standards of craftsmanship.

We Have Fun: Approach challenges with a positive attitude and celebrate wins together as a team.

3+ years’ experience building frames in a production environment.

Ability to stand for extended periods (8–9 hours with overtime).

Physical ability for repetitive reaching, pushing/pulling, twisting, balancing, stooping, and handling materials.

Manual and finger dexterity to manipulate tools and assemble parts with precision.

Ability to lift 25+ lbs. frequently and team-lift up to 60 lbs. (push/pull objects weighing 50–75 lbs.).

Willingness to cross-train in other areas as production needs require.

Consistent attendance and availability to work scheduled hours, including overtime.

Commitment to adhere to quality and safety standards.

Facility is temperature-controlled, organized, and safety-focused.

Noise level is typically loud; ear and eye protection required.

Team-oriented atmosphere where safety, quality, and continuous improvement are priorities.

Other Duties

As part of the Design Foundry team, associates may be asked to assist in other areas as needed. Flexibility and teamwork are key to our success.