*** Starting hourly rate adjusted higher with experience. Hourly rate represents an entry level position with little to no experience.
Howard Miller is a family-owned company with deep roots in Zeeland, Michigan. Our president and CEO is third generation leading the organization. While we are best known as the largest clock manufacturer in the world, we also manufacture collector curio cabinets, bars, custom TV consoles, furniture for senior living, and a whole lot more. Come join our team.
Wood Furniture Sander / Case Cleaner:
1. Utilizes chisel and/or knife to remove excess glue, wood chips, and shavings.
2. Mixes putty to correct color and consistency (based on species of wood); applies putty to cracks, worm holes, nail holes, and other flaws. Sands these areas smooth and examines to confirm that repair is indistinguishable.
3. Utilizing automated hand-held sander, sands the surfaces of subassemblies to remove scratches, machining marks, glue, and “feathers” as well as to smooth corners and edges. Sands flat surfaces, inside and outside corners, profiles, carvings and all other surfaces to achieve an overall smooth appearance. May hand-sand small, hard to reach, and detailed areas with sandpaper or steel wool. Utilizes appropriate grit paper depending on the surface.
4. Case Cleaner sands completed cases paying particular attention to the areas affected by final assembly of subcomponents. Fills nail holes and cracks with putty and sands smooth. Closely examines entire case and sands any remaining scratches, flaws, rough spots or other problems.
5. Maintains an orderly and efficient work space. Ensures that vacuum table (depending on department assignment) is drawing effectively by keeping surface sufficiently clear and cleaning filter.
6. Maintains an accurate count of work completed.
Note: This job description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of the position. The employer reserves the right to modify this job description at any time.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Supplemental Pay:
Work Location: In person