What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development - CAD/Upholstery position at Rock House Farms (RHF)?
Summary Job Description
This position is responsible for developing upholstery samples and making patterns for the production and manufacturing of upholstery items.
Essential Duties
- Will be working with product managers and engineers to develop upholstery items
- Will be making patterns for production, both hard patterns and CAD patterns
- Must have a full range of knowledge of the upholstery manufacturing process
- Create manufacturing specifications for cut, sew, upholstery and frame building
- Ability to communicate with outside vendors
- Works with minimal supervision and able to meet deadlines
- Overtime may be required at times
- Must follow all safety policies and procedures
- All other duties as assigned
Position Requirements
- Basic CAD experience required
- Basic computer experience required
- Minimum 5 years in upholstery manufacturing with an understanding of pattern making and product development
Physical Requirements
The physical demands and work environment expectations described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Prolonged periods of standing and performing repetitive tasks
- Must be able to work in noisy environments
- Frequent grasping, pushing/pulling and fine manipulation
- Frequently lifting/carrying objects up to 50 lbs.; rarely lifting/carrying objects 51-75 lbs.