Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Imagine we go beyond print to help our clients deliver game-changing visual communications from concept to delivery that set the standard for our industry. The first step in this process is hiring great employees! Our innovation teams are the most committed, highly experienced artisans in the business. We are committed to delivering high-quality marketing solutions, in every environment and campaign, helping our clients capture the heart, minds, and loyalty of their customers. For more than 30 years, The Imagine Group has established itself as one of the most influential and innovative visual communications companies in the industry. Join us and let's Imagine a better way together.?

Job Summary:

Assemble high-quality custom frames for artwork, retail graphics, photography and stretched canvas prints. This role is responsible for taking pre-cut and mitered molding and completing finished frames using professional framing techniques. The ideal candidate has experience with underpinning, canvas stretching, floating frames, matting, glazing, and final artwork assembly while maintaining exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Job Description:

Assemble wood frames from pre-cut mitered molding using an underpinning (V-nail) machine.
Join, clamp, and inspect frames to ensure tight, square corners.
Stretch canvas artwork onto stretcher bars, ensuring proper tension, alignment, and wrinkle-free installation.
Assemble and install floating (floater) frames for stretched canvas artwork.
Fit artwork into frames using acrylic (plexiglass), glass, mats, and backing.
Install hanging hardware, labels, and protective packaging.
Perform quality inspections to verify frame alignment, fit, finish, and overall presentation.
Repair or touch up minor frame imperfections as needed.
Read job tickets, and customer specifications.
Maintain an organized, clean, and safe framing workspace.
Meet production schedules while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
Manage and inventory framing supplies.
Back-up other manufacturing departments as required.
Other duties as assigned.

Pay Rate:

$25 - $30

Pay Statement

The national pay range for this role is listed in the job posting. The pay range may be slightly lower or higher based on the geographic location. The actual pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. Imagine offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.?

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications of Position:

Experience operating an underpinning (V-nail) machine.
Experience stretching canvas and installing floating frames.
Experience handling canvas, and printed graphics.

Preferred Qualifications of Position:

1+ years in a custom framing, picture framing, museum, gallery, retail display, or commercial framing environment.
Experience with high-volume commercial framing production.
Familiarity with wood moldings, specialty finishes, framing.

Knowledge and Skills:

Understanding picture framing, molding,
Ability to accurately measure, fit, and assemble custom frames.
Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship.
Knowledge of custom framing materials and techniques.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of standing
Ability to lift 40 pounds

EEO Statement:

The Imagine Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Framing Specialist