Job Openings

Frame Builder

Responsibilities:

Assemble wooden parts or assemblies to form sections, frames, or complete pieces of furniture
Trim joints to fit, using hand tools
Blow dust from mortises and areas to be glued, using air hose
Spread glue on surfaces to be joined by drawing wood across roller partially submerged in glue, by using brush dipped in glue, or by using glue-filled squeeze bottle
Knock connecting parts together with mallet or compresses assembled parts in clamp until glue has dried
Drill holes and drive screws and shoot staples into parts to join parts or to reinforce glued joints, using power drill and screwdriver
Inspect and verifies accuracy of assembled article for conformance to specified standards, using square and tape measure
Smooth irregular joints with rasp and sandpaper, and levels chair legs, using circular leveling saw
Follow current procedures to ensure safety, quality, and production demands are met
Must be able to lift 75 lbs.

Requirements:

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

CNC Router Operator

Description:

Operate computer numerical control machines to fabricate wood parts. Load plywood on machine.
Responsible for quality parts produced on CNC machines.
Responsible for loading parts, proving out CNC programs, operation controls, setting offsets, simple edits, deburring and inspection of quality parts for conformance to requirements.
Studies and interprets drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations and setup requirements.
Measures and marks dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as a guide for subsequent matching.
Detects equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjust machine within capabilities controls or control media as required insuring quality of production. Reports all machine malfunctions to immediate supervisor for maintenance.
Operates a forklift or lifting devices for movement of parts, when certified to do so.
Communicates with supervisor, engineers, production control, quality, maintenance, and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues.
Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.
Uses LOTO (lock out/Tag out) to de-energize equipment prior to performing any maintenance or repair service.

Requirements:

Must be able to read and interpret drawings, follow routers, use simple math to perform basic calculation and use basic handheld measuring tools.
CNC operator technical training program completion or equivalent experience.

Upholstery Pattern Maker - Product Development

Basic Function: Under the direction of the Department Manager, this individual is responsible for the creation of products with new or different characteristics that offer new or additional benefits to the customer.

Primary responsibilities:

Grow company revenues by developing new products.
Work closely with manager to develop prototypes for products.
Work with vendors to identify issues with incoming products.
Advise vendors on best practices and methods to correct issues.
Participate in quality assurance process.
Participate in creating, launching, or implementing new products.
Assist with developing methodology to test and measure products and applications.
Generate products and services from inception to commercialization for customers.
Take photos of frames, spring up and upholstery- step by step for documentation
Spring up (mostly sinuous and webbing) and Upholster new pattern samples.
Assist in documenting spec sheets for parts and materials (springs, webbing, poly, etc.)
Work with product management team to ensure process is efficient.
Work with suppliers and regional marketing teams to deliver quality products.
Ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met.
Participate in cross-functional teams to execute product development plan.
Make patterns for cutting upholstery using AutoCAD.
Setup specs in excel for production, spring up, cutting, sewing, and upholstery department.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Three - Five years furniture experience and should have solid upholstery experience including inside and trimming experience.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel.
Able to handle customer conflict with diplomacy while keeping focus on assertiveness and results. Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Must be organized, analytical, and possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must possess the ability to work well individually or as a member of department team.
High School Diploma or GED

Submit your resume to HRDepartment@UniversalFurniture.com