SANDER

Vanguard Furniture Co Inc; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Furniture Co Inc is seeking a Sanding Technician in Conover, NC to prepare wooden frames for finishing. You will read tickets, select the right sanding tools, and ensure surfaces are smooth and free of flaws while maintaining a clean workstation.

The role requires basic English, the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and follow a finish specification. Proficiency with jitterbug, hand and flutter sanders and attention to detail are essential, with a focus on safety and

Qualifications

• Must learn quickly and recognize parts.
• English required for reading tickets and instructions.
• Must understand and follow a finish specification for quality oriented cuts and use of correct materials.
• Willingness to set up materials and use sanding/finishing tools.

Responsibilities

• Read tickets or job notes prior to sanding to verify options.
• Transports frames from work station to holding area.
• Inspect frame for areas that need repair.
• Repair areas by using putty and putty knife to fill in cracks, holes and any imperfections.
• Sand frame using jitterbug sander, hand sander, and/or flutter sander to smooth all areas of frame, paying close attention to carved detail.
• Blow off frame with air hose.
• Remove frame from table and push to Finishing Department.
• Maintains neat and orderly work station.
• Wears required safety glasses and foot wear; works safely and reports unsafe conditions to Dept. Supervisor.
• Performs daily stretching exercises.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor.

Skills

Quick learner

Parts identification

English reading

Finish spec understanding

Tools

Jitterbug Sander

Hand Sander

Flutter Sander

Job description

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SANDER

Conover, NC, US

Position Summary: Sand whitewood frame to erase all roughness to prepare for finishing process.

Position Responsibilities:

• Read tickets and/or job notes prior to sanding to verify options.
• Transports frames from work station to holding area.
• Inspect frame for areas that need repair.
• Repair areas by using putty and putty knife to fill in cracks, holes and any imperfections.
• Sand frame using jitterbug sander, hand sander, and/or flutter sander to smooth all areas of frame, paying close attention to carved detail.
• Blow off frame with air hose.
• Remove frame from table and push to Finishing Department.
• Maintains neat and orderly work station.
• Wears required safety glasses and foot wear; works safely and reports unsafe conditions to Dept. Supervisor.
• Performs daily stretching exercises.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Must have ability to learn quickly and recognize parts.
• Understand correct placement of parts, right / left sides, front / back.
• English required for reading tickets and instructions.
• Must be able to setup materials in pots.
• Must be able to understand and follow a finish specification for quality oriented cuts and use of correct materials.

Valued but not Required Skills and Experience:

• Previous knowledge of furniture assembly.

Physical demands and work environment:

• Lift / Carry: Frequently lifting less than 20 lbs.; occasionally lifting in excess of 50 lbs.; team lift greater weights. Must be able to lift onto and remove frame from work table.
• Stand/Bend/Stoop/Kneel/Crouch: Must be able to stand 8+ hours, repeatedly bend, lift, stoop, kneel or crouch while sanding and push raw frames.
• Push / Pull: Occasionally push/pull and manipulate piece for sanding. Must push frame to holding area.
• Reach / Handle / Grasp: Repetitive use of hands required. Must be able to use hand, jitterbug, and flutter sander along with distressing tools and reach all areas of frame placed on workstation.
• 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 finishing or to clean booth and change out filters.
• Tool Usage: Required to use glue gun, spray gun, rubber mallet, hammer, screw driver, channel locks, adjustable wrenches, and other sanding/finishing tools for entire shift. Use brass scraper to clean booths. Must use wash basin to clean tools.
• Environment: Indoors, environmentally controlled; heated.
• Automation:Provided scissor lift for positioning.
• 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.