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FRAME BUILDER - TRAINEE

Vanguard Furniture Co Inc
Conover, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2026

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.

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