Position Summary:  Sand whitewood frame to erase all roughness to prepare for finishing process.

Position 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.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• 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.
   
   

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 onto and remove frame from work table.
• Stand/Bend/Stoop/Kneel/Crouch: Must be able to stand 8+ hours, repeatedly bend, lift, stoop, kneel or crouch while sanding and push raw frames.
• Push / Pull: Occasionally push/pull and manipulate piece for sanding. Must push frame to holding area.

• Reach / Handle / Grasp: Repetitive use of hands required. Must be able to use hand, jitterbug, and flutter sander along with distressing tools and reach all areas of frame placed on workstation.
• Climbing:  Must be able to climb up/down ladders between 2 – 8 feet tall using 3 point contact method to reach various heights requiring sanding or finishing or to clean booth and change out filters.
• Tool Usage:   Required to use glue gun, spray gun, rubber mallet, hammer, screw driver, channel locks, adjustable wrenches, and other sanding/finishing tools for entire shift.  Use brass scraper to clean booths. Must use wash basin to clean tools.
• Environment: Indoors, environmentally controlled; heated.
• Automation: Provided scissor lift for positioning.
• Color Determination: Must distinguish colors and finishes for match, accuracy and quality.
• Near Acuity: Requires close vision of less than 3 feet, with or without corrective lenses, for precision.