Furniture Frame Builder/Spring Up

Williams-Sonoma•Claremont, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Furniture Frame Builder/Spring Up works in the Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery operation in Claremont, North Carolina. The role covers two sequential production stages: building frames to specifications, allowing them to dry for four hours, and completing the spring-up process to prepare units for upholstery. The position requires maintaining accuracy and high standards so that materials and components are in optimal condition. This description identifies essential functions but does not limit other tasks that may be assigned or reassigned.

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience in a furniture manufacturing environment.
Ability to keep accurate records and follow documented procedures and standards.
Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to meet delivery requirements.
Ability to interpret simple frame assembly instructions commonly provided in a frame assembly manual.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Obtain pre-constructed frame parts from pallets by pushing, pulling, and lifting them onto the workstation.
Assemble frame parts according to design specifications and measurements.
Ensure frames are square and level, grind uneven areas to create a smooth outside edge, and ensure there are no staples on the outside of the frame.
Inspect frames for defects such as misalignments, warping, cracks, or staples, and make corrections as needed.
After frames have dried for four hours, inspect them for rough or poor joints that require sanding by the Frame department.
Place the frame on a lift to begin the spring-up process.
Pull the correct no-sag springs over the spring-up clips.
Attach fiber wire to the no-sag springs.
Apply burlap or place FLW according to the spring-up instructions.
Shoot the front-edge rope into place on the frame.
Maintain high standards of accuracy and ensure materials and components are in optimal condition.