MACHINE ROOM - TRAINEE

Position Summary: Assembles precut wood parts to create a furniture frame.

Position Responsibilities:

• Trainees will be responsible for an investment of time and dedication into learning the craft of spring up. Trainees will be responsible for learning how to accurately and efficiently:

• Assembles precut wood parts

• Attaches bun feet, legs and bases to knocked-up frame.

• Transports frames from work station to holding area.

• Return damaged parts for replacement.

• Write frame number on completed frame.

• Transports frames from work station to holding area.

• Properly store tools and supplies at the end of each shift.

• Maintains neat and orderly work station.

• Wears required safety glasses and foot wear; works safely and reports unsafe conditions to Dept. Supervisor.

• Performs other duties as required by supervisor.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Must have ability to learn quickly and recognize parts.
• Understand correct placement of parts, right / left sides, front / back.

Valued but not Required Skills and Experience:

• Previous knowledge of furniture assembly.

Physical demands and work environment:

• Lift / Carry: Frequently lifting less than 20 lbs.; occasionally lifting in excess of 50 lbs.; team lift greater weights. Must be able to lift/remove frame from work table and push to holding area.

• Standing: Must be able to stand 8+ hours.

• Reach / Handle / Grasp: Repetitive use of hands required in a twisting motion to screw in buns and feet.

• Tool Usage: Must be able to use pneumatic, vibrating tools and reach all areas of frame placed on workstation; including glue gun, staple gun, rubber mallet for entire shift.

• Climbing: Must be able to climb ladder to access storage bins to place or remove parts.

• Environment: Indoors, environmentally controlled; heated / air-conditioned.

• Automation: Provided scissor lift for positioning.

• Near Acuity: Requires close vision of less than 3 feet, with or without corrective lenses, for precision.