Art Manufacturing and Mechanical Production Technician

Framebridge•Holyoke, MA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

At Framebridge, we are disrupting the custom framing market by replacing a cumbersome experience with a delightful one. We are taking the market and expanding the market for custom framing, all while building a beloved brand associated with celebrating the best moments in life. In order to fulfill our mission, we have to build a great team across a number of disciplines – ecommerce, retail, design, and manufacturing. We are a consumer business operating online and in our growing fleet of retail stores. We operate multiple manufacturing facilities that allow us to deliver a high-quality custom product at an affordable price with a quick turnaround. We exist, grow, and ultimately own the market by delighting customers who trust and value us. The Art Mechanical Technician will play a vital role in supplying framing materials to our art cell teams, ensuring that orders are fulfilled on time and to perfection. Our team always strives for the shared goals of creating beautiful products that achieve lean manufacturing results and customer satisfaction. At our manufacturing studio, our team is responsible for creating and assembling customer orders from our Retail stores and online business. These may include beautiful pieces of timeless art, mounting a piece of clothing or a tapestry, or framing an unforgettable photo from an unforgettable moment. Our team processes the orders from custom technology, measures all the inputs to the highest quality, and cuts, mounts and frames the art with pristine perfection. We are detail-oriented craftsmen and makers who work with our hands all day to ensure our customers’ prized possessions are taken care of and that the end product surpasses expectations. We are a factory team who cuts, sews, builds, glues, measures, frames and ships our goods back to delighted individuals. This role encompasses operating CNC routers for cutting picture frame products from acrylic and mat board, as well as managing the production of high-quality picture frames using a double miter saw and pneumatic underpinner.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work that surpasses customer expectations.
Proficiency & confidence in working with one’s hands, especially on delicate pieces.
Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to manage time efficiently and adapt to changing production demands to ensure timely order fulfillment.
Comfortable in a fast-paced production environment, with demonstrated ability to collaborate with a team and respond to needs of the business.

Nice To Haves

Prior woodworking experience
Familiarity with operating CNC routers, double miter saws, or similar machinery
Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform routine maintenance on production equipment
Experience working with computers and proficiency in basic computer skills
Familiarity with picture framing or related industries

Responsibilities

Efficiently operate CNC routers to precisely cut picture frame products from acrylic and mat board, optimizing material utilization.
Utilize nesting software to arrange cutting patterns effectively and maximize material usage, supporting lean manufacturing practices.
Operate a double miter saw with safety and accuracy to cut moulding to exact measurements for picture frame production.
Apply stain and wood glue meticulously in preparation for underpinning frames using a pneumatic underpinner.
Collaborate closely with neighboring teams within the art cell environment, receiving live orders and prioritizing production tasks to meet customer demands.
Conduct final visual quality inspections on frames to ensure exceptional craftsmanship and adherence to customer specifications.
Assist in the shipping department occasionally to package and ship finished products, supporting production and maintaining workflow efficiency.
Maintain a clean and organized work area, including proper storage of materials, tools, and finished products, to uphold safety and productivity standards.