Finish Repair of Wood Furniture

• STARTING $$$ HOURLY RATE POTENIALLY HIGHER
• BASED ON LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE.

We're 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.

• Competitive wages
• Time and half pay rate for overtime hours
• No work on Sunday
• Robust health coverage - including vision, dental and others
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Company contribution to your personal HSA.
• Company matching 401K plan
• Annual profit-sharing program
• Quarterly bonus program 10 paid holidays
• Paid time off in addition to holidays
• Annual salary increases
• Company paid life insurance and option to purchase additional insurance
• Subsidized gym membership
• Employee recognition program which includes gift cards
• Innovative bright idea program to earn gift cards
• Annual holiday party, summer picnic, and other events
• Annual Christmas ham gift
• Onsite flu shots
• Paid bereavement leave and jury duty
• Tuition reimbursement
• College scholarship grant program for children/grandchildren of employees
• Child adoption benefit
• Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) eligibility
• Employee product purchase discount

Using stablished techniques and procedures, repairs case and finish defects on completed clocks, curios, bars, and other wood furniture products. Replaces trim, fills scratches, nail holes, and grain defects, sands lacquer runs and reapplies lacquer; sands and corrects stain blemishes, and repairs other finish flaws.

An appreciation for symmetry, color, texture and craftsmanship are important in this job. The position requires great attention to detail, the ability to detect slight imperfections which affect appearance and the ability to achieve perfect color matches. Must pass a color test.

We are seeking applicants that have a steady work history with proven reliability along with references that will attest to your strong attention to detail and safety standards.

Responsibilities

1. Inspects products which have been designated for repair(s) by inspectors, lead people, and other staff. Determines whether repair is warranted, or if the blemish is natural or insignificant. Returns approved clocks to the pack line according to acceptable quality limits established for the department.

2. Performs repairs to wooden cases. Replaces trim, moldings, and other wooden parts in order to restore the clock to acceptable quality. Utilizes glue, nails and/or screws as appropriate.

3. Fill joints, scratches, dents, and natural flaws with putty, wax or other material. Sands, stains, and lacquers to match.

4. Examines and repairs finish defects. Sands to white wood, if required, then applies appropriate finish materials as needed. This process may require the blending and matching of stain colors to ensure a flawless appearance.

5. Identifies clocks which simply cannot be repaired and informs supervisor or lead person so they may be salvaged.

6. Maintains tools, supplies, and equipment as well as the general appearance and cleanliness of work bench.

7. Responds to questions from lead people and staff regarding whether a blemish warrants attention and provides other advice regarding quality

Skills

1. This position requires the incumbent to stand for prolonged periods of time. There is some light lifting, rubbing and similar exertion but the position does not ordinarily demand heavy/hard work.

2. An appreciation for symmetry, color, texture and craftsmanship are important in this job. The position requires great attention to detail, the ability to detect slight imperfections which affect appearance and the ability to achieve perfect color matches.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Experience:

• Furniture Finish Repair: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Zeeland, MI 49464: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20