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CASEFITTER - TRAINEE

Vanguard Furniture Co Inc
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Morganton, NC, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position involves training in furniture rubbing techniques using sandpaper, wool, and wax, along with hanging doors and installing hardware.
  • Trainees will learn to efficiently manage tasks such as pulling cases into the work area, checking for defects, and applying wax to furniture pieces.
  • Candidates must have the ability to learn quickly, recognize parts, and follow packing specifications, with English proficiency required for reading instructions.
  • The job requires physical stamina, including the ability to lift and carry items, stand for extended periods, and use various tools throughout the day.
  • The salary for this position is not specified, but candidates are expected to have little to no prior experience, as training will be provided.

Position Summary: Training for purposes of learning how to rub furniture as required using sandpaper, wool, and wax. Training to hang doors and put on hardware.

** Trainees will be responsible for learning how to accurately and efficiently:

Position Responsibilities:

  • Use schedule to pull cases on buggies into work area. Read tickets and/or job notes prior to packing for any special instructions.
  • Push case on buggy into work area.
  • Look over case for any defects.
  • Use sandpaper/steel wool as necessary to eliminate any rough areas.
  • Do any minor touch up as needed.
  • Apply wax to entire piece.
  • Pull drawers and sand and wax inside and out.
  • Perform all duties safely and report any safety hazards to your immediate supervisor, including proper lifting techniques.
  • Complete other assigned duties as directed by supervisor.
  • Maintains neat and orderly workstation; keeps equipment clean.
  • Wear the required safety glasses and work shoes; works safely and reports unsafe conditions to Dept. Supervisor. Also performs required stretching exercises.
  • Performs other duties as required by supervisor.


Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Must have ability to learn quickly and recognize parts and style numbers.
  • Understand correct placement of parts, right / left sides, front / back.
  • English required for reading tickets and instructions.
  • Must be able to understand and follow packing specifications.
     
     

Valued but not Required Skills and Experience:

  • Willingness to learn.


Physical demands and work environment:

  • Lift / Carry: Must be able to lift/remove and flip over pieces for cartooning.
  • Standing / Walking: Must be able to stand and walk consistently during the 8+ hour day.
  • Reach / Handle / Grasp/Feel: Repetitive use of hands required. Must be able to use drills, screwdrivers, staple guns throughout the day.
  • Bend / Lift / Stoop: Gathering supplies throughout day from various heights.
  • Push/Pull: Must be able to push buggies into and off lift at workstation.
  • Environment: Indoors, controlled airflow, no air conditioning.
  • 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 waxing.
  • Tool Usage: Required to use glue gun, staple gun, rubber mallet, hammer, screwdriver, channel locks, adjustable wrenches, and other tools for entire shift.
  • Automation: Provided scissor lift for positioning in some booths.
  • 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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