SANDER - CG

Vanguard Furniture Company; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Furniture Company in Conover, NC seeks a Sanding Technician to prepare frames for finishing. You will read job notes, sand with jitterbug/hand/flutter tools, repair defects with putty, and move parts to finishing.

Safety and accuracy are essential as you maintain a clean, organized workstation and follow exact finish specifications. Ideal candidates can learn quickly, identify part orientation, and read English tickets.

Qualifications

• Must 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 understand and follow a finish specification for quality-oriented cuts and materials.

Responsibilities

• Read tickets and job notes before sanding.
• Transport frames from work station to holding area.
• Inspect frame for repair needs and fill with putty.
• Sand frames with jitterbug, hand or flutter sander for smooth finish.
• Blow off frame with air hose; move to Finishing Department.
• Maintain neat, safe work station and wear safety gear.
• Perform daily stretching exercises.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor.

Skills

Learn quickly

Part recognition (left/right, front/ba

Tools

Jitterbug sander

Flutter sander

Putty knife

Glue gun

Spray gun

Hammer

Screwdriver

Channel locks

Adjustable wrenches

Job description

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SANDER - CG

Conover, NC, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1272

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.

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