Furniture Frame Builder/Spring Up

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; Claremont (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous discount on all Williams-Sonô

401(k) plan and other investment

Paid vacations, EAP, time off to VOL,匹

Health benefits, dental and vision, DP

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma DC - Sutter Street in Claremont, NC is hiring a Furniture Frame Builder/Spring Up. You will build frames from parts, ensure squareness and prepare springs for upholstery, following design specs and quality standards.

This hands-on role supports our furniture production in a fast-paced distribution center environment. Requires at least 6 months in a furniture manufacturing setting, ability to read frame assembly instructions, and strength to lift 50-75 lbs.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience in a furniture manufacturing environment.
• Ability to keep accurate records and follow documented procedures and standards.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to assure delivery requirements.
• Ability to interpret simple frame assembly instructions commonly placed in frame assembly manual.

Responsibilities

• Obtain pre-constructed frame parts from pallet by pushing, pulling and lifting onto workstation.
• Assemble the frame parts based on the design specifications and measurements.
• Ensure the frames are square, level, and are ground off level to result in a smooth outside edge and that no staples are on outside of frame.
• Inspect frame for any defects such as misalignments, warping, cracks, staples and make corrections as needed.
• Take next frame in line, after dried for 4 hours and inspect for any rough or poor joints that need sanding by Frame department.
• Place frame on lift to start springing up.
• Pull correct no sag springs over the spring up clips.
• Attach fiber wire to no sags. Burlap or place FLW according to the spring up instructions.
• Shoot the front edge rope into place on frame.
• Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in all tasks ensuring that materials and components are in optimal condition.

Skills

Experience in furniture manufacturing

Record keeping and following standards

Multi-tasking in fast-paced env

Interpreting frame assembly drawings

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Williams-Sonoma DC - Sutter Street

Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams’ single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams – Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm.

Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources, or home delivery – and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement – our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview

By managing resources responsibly, caring for our people, and uniting around our values, we lead our industry and are proud to be recognized for our continuous action and progress in the following areas: Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies; Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity; Newsweek America's Most Responsible Companies; and USA Today Customer Service Champions. These honors reflect that we are truly a people-first organization.

• Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain
• 14.5M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:
  • Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.
• Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi and Arizona totaling 3.2M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi
  • Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling with over 1,400 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million to $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture
• Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN
• 700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey

The Furniture Frame Builder/Spring Up will be responsible for two sequential stages of production: building frames according to specifications, allowing proper drying time, and completing the spring-up process to prepare units for upholstery.

TheFurniture Frame Builder/Spring Upposition is located inClaremont, NC.

You’ll be excited about this opportunity because you will....

• Obtain pre-constructed frame parts from pallet by pushing, pulling and lifting onto workstation.
• Assemble the frame parts based on the design specifications and measurements.
• Ensure the frames are square, level, and are ground off level to result in a smooth outside edge and that no staples are on outside of frame.
• Inspect frame for any defects such as misalignments, warping, cracks, staples and make corrections as needed.
• Take next frame in line, after dried for 4 hours and inspect for any rough or poor joints that need sanding by Frame department.
• Place frame on lift to start springing up.
• Pull correct no sag springs over the spring up clips.
• Attach fiber wire to no sags. Burlap or place FLW according to the spring up instructions.
• Shoot the front edge rope into place on frame.
• Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in all tasks ensuring that materials and components are in optimal condition.

Note:This job description reflects essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the number or types of tasks that may be assigned or reassigned during the conduct of business.

Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates....

• At least 6 months ofexperience in a furniture manufacturing environment.
• Ability to keep accurate records and follow documented procedures and standards.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to assure delivery requirements.
• Ability to interpret simple frame assembly instructions commonly placed in frame assembly manual.

We prefer some of these qualities as well....

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role....

• Ability to frequently lift frames weighing approximately 50 - 75 lbs.
• Ability to stand for 10-hour periods and bend and twist as required to upholster furnitur

Our company benefits are second to none in the industry....

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations)
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance
• For more information on our benefits offerings, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com
• To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit https://shorturl.at/R3OAX (Login credentials may be required)

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