SANDER

Vanguard Furniture Co Inc; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Furniture Co Inc in Morganton, NC is seeking a Sander to prepare frames for finishing. Duties include reading tickets, moving frames, inspecting for defects, applying putty to fill cracks, and sanding with jitterbug, hand, or flutter sanders to achieve a smooth finish.

Safety and cleanliness at the workstation are emphasized throughout the shift. Candidates should read and follow finish specifications, set up materials, and work in a physically demanding environment with frequent

Qualifications

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

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 cracks and imperfections.
• Sand frame using jitterbug, hand sander, and/or flutter sander to smooth all areas, paying attention to carved detail.
• Blow off frame with air hose.

Skills

Quick learner

Parts recognition

English literacy

Materials setup

Finish specification compliance

Tools

Jitterbug sander

Hand sander

Flutter sander

Air hose

Putty knife

Glue gun

Spray gun

Brass scraper

Job description

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SANDER

Morganton, 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.