SANDER

Vanguard Furniture Co Inc•Conover, NC

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sander position involves sanding whitewood frames to remove all roughness, preparing them for the finishing process. This includes inspecting frames for imperfections, repairing them with putty, and using various sanders to smooth all areas, paying close attention to carved details. The role also involves distressing frames if required, blowing them off with an air hose, and transporting them to the Finishing Department.

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.

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.
Distress frame by using designated tools if needed.
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.