SANDER

Vanguard Furniture Co Inc•Conover, NC

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Sand whitewood frame to erase all roughness to prepare for finishing process. This role involves preparing wooden frames for finishing by sanding them to a smooth texture. The position requires attention to detail, the ability to follow instructions, and adherence to safety protocols. The work environment is indoors and environmentally controlled, with provided tools and equipment to assist with the physical demands of the job.

Requirements

Must have ability to learn quickly and recognize parts.
Understand correct placement of parts, right / left sides, front / back.
English required for reading tickets and instructions.
Must be able to setup materials in pots.
Must be able to understand and follow a finish specification for quality oriented cuts and use of correct materials.
Must be able to distinguish colors and finishes for match, accuracy and quality.
Requires close vision of less than 3 feet, with or without corrective lenses, for precision.

Nice To Haves

Previous knowledge of furniture assembly.

Responsibilities

Read tickets and/or job notes prior to sanding to verify options.
Transports frames from work station to holding area.
Inspect frame for areas that need repair.
Repair areas by using putty and putty knife to fill in cracks, holes and any imperfections.
Sand frame using jitterbug sander, hand sander, and/or flutter sander to smooth all areas of frame, paying close attention to carved detail.
Blow off frame with air hose.
Remove frame from table and push to Finishing Department.
Maintains neat and orderly work station.
Wears required safety glasses and foot wear; works safely and reports unsafe conditions to Dept. Supervisor.
Performs daily stretching exercises.
Performs other duties as required by supervisor.