Framer
The American Leather factory in Dallas, Texas produces custom luxury furniture. This role is part of our operations team, ensuring high quality and efficient assembly of wood frames.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, health insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, short/long term disability), Flexible Spending Account, and a 401(k) plan.
- On‑site wellness/fitness center with free personal training twice a week and yoga sessions once a week.
Summary
Under the direction of the Woodshop Supervisor or Lead, the Framer is responsible for the safe and efficient assembly of wood frames using a variety of hand tools and power tools. Framers work forty hours a week and are flexible for overtime as required.
Primary Responsibilities
- Receive cut hardwood/chipboard from the machine operator.
- Read diagrams of styles and SKU’s to determine appropriate procedures for attaching parts.
- Operate hand tools and large staple guns for extended periods.
- Count and report rejected parts (notify assistant supervisor).
- Sort wood to assemble a furniture frame.
- Conduct a quality check on the finished frame.
- Clean and maintain the work area.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Manual dexterity with the ability to operate hand and power tools, including staple guns.
- Ability to work independently.
- Flexibility to work a changing work schedule according to production demands.
- Ability to work collaboratively with all departments.
- Attention to detail and quality.
- Ability to work in cold and hot environments (non‑climate‑controlled).
- Ability to work with strict deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Ability to use safety equipment, including PPE.
- Ability to read diagrams and drawings.
- Ability to use a tape measure.