What are the responsibilities and job description for the PREP position at Vanguard Furniture Co Inc?
Position Summary: Preps whitewood cases to erase all roughness, including intricate detailing to prepare for finishing process. Assembly of casegoods hardware and/or other parts.
Position Responsibilities:
Read tickets and/or job notes prior to prep to verify options.
Transports cases to and from workstation.
Disassembles cases, removes hardware.
Inspects case for areas that need repair.
Repair areas by using putty and putty knife to fill in cracks, holes and any imperfections.
Sands cases using jitterbug sander, hand sander to smooth all areas of case, paying close attention to detail ensuring case if free of defects.
Installs/Assembles door fronts on casegoods.
Does the detailing of specific pieces that need it.
Maintains neat and orderly workstation.
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.
Understand correct placement of case parts.
English required for reading tickets and instructions.
Ability to identify scratches, dents and dings.
Ability to use sandpaper, jitterbug sander, putty, epoxy, and hand tools.
Physical demands and work environment:
Lift / Carry: Frequently lifting 35 – 50 lbs. onto and off work station; occasionally lifting in excess of 50 lbs.; team lift greater weights. Must be able to lift/remove and flip over pieces for cartooning.
Standing / Walking: Must be able to stand and walk consistently during the 8 hour day.
Reach / Handle / Grasp/Feel: Repetitive use of hands required. Must be able to use drills, screwdrivers, staple guns throughout the day.
Bend / Lift / Stoop: Gathering supplies throughout day from various heights.
Push/Pull: Must be able to push cases into designated work zones; or pull with designated tow tool.
Environment: Indoors, controlled airflow, no air conditioning.
Tool Usage: Required to use glue gun, staple gun, rubber mallet, hammer, screw driver, channel locks, adjustable wrenches, and other tools for entire shift.
Salary.com Estimation for PREP in Conover, NC
$31,973 to $39,731
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