Picture Framer
About The Position
This position is assigned to the Arts & Crafts facility of the 6th Force Support Squadron Community Services Flight, MacDill AFB, FL. Must be able to stand, bend and stoop for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds and frequently lift and move heavier items with the assistance of other workers. Duties Frames patron artwork or pictures following work order specifications. Selects finished wood or wood substitute/material from existing stock, measures and uses chopper to cut material to desired dimensions, and glues or nails frame corners together. The incumbent uses small hand tools (e.g. hammer, drill, nail punch, glass scorer, mat knife, stapler, paper cutter) to assemble the picture frame. Cuts mat board to achieve special cutting effects specified in the work order. Measures and cuts fabric or paper mat material, mounts artwork to mat or backing assembly, and secures work with retention staples. The work is completed with a heat seal to mount the picture to the backing. Measures, scores and breaks protective glass to proper dimensions. Measures, cuts and assembles backing materials and picture hanging devices. Maintains perpetual control on all inventory items associated with the frame shop using pre-established procedures and methods. Submits written requests for additional stock and supplies as needed. Maintains shop tools and assures tools are kept in good working order. Assists patrons by demonstrating picture framing and matting techniques, including use and safety practices of shop equipment. Selects, issues and receives hand tools used by patrons.
Requirements
- Must be able to stand, bend and stoop for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds and frequently lift and move heavier items with the assistance of other workers.
- Must have experience which demonstrates knowledge of a limited range of woodworking materials, techniques and processes.
- Must have skill in basic layout procedures for repetitive assignments.
- Must have skill in use of a variety of hand and power tools such as drills, hammers, miter box, frame cutters, and corner jigs.
- Must complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- Must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation.
Responsibilities
- Frames patron artwork or pictures following work order specifications.
- Selects finished wood or wood substitute/material from existing stock, measures and uses chopper to cut material to desired dimensions, and glues or nails frame corners together.
- Cuts mat board to achieve special cutting effects specified in the work order.
- Measures and cuts fabric or paper mat material, mounts artwork to mat or backing assembly, and secures work with retention staples.
- Measures, scores and breaks protective glass to proper dimensions.
- Measures, cuts and assembles backing materials and picture hanging devices.
- Maintains perpetual control on all inventory items associated with the frame shop using pre-established procedures and methods.
- Submits written requests for additional stock and supplies as needed.
- Maintains shop tools and assures tools are kept in good working order.
- Assists patrons by demonstrating picture framing and matting techniques, including use and safety practices of shop equipment.
- Selects, issues and receives hand tools used by patrons.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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