Job Postings

POSITION: Application - General

JOB DESCRIPTION:

CR Laine is searching for creative, hardworking individuals to join our team. Please list any furniture experience you have.

Hours:  Monday - Thursday 6:30am-4:00pm,  Friday 6:30am-10:30am

POSITION: Finishing - Sander

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Summary:  Hand sands all parts that are to be finished

Essential Functions:

·         Remove excess glue, burrs, splinters-using a chisel or putty knife

·         Knock down nails using a hammer and punch

·         Attach glides on posts

·         Operate hand sander/Jitterbug to ensure all surfaces are prepared for finish

·         Uses sandpaper as needed

·         Feels surface of sanded part for smoothness

POSITION: Frame Builder

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Builds frames of sofa and/or chairs -  plywood and stick built

Essential functions:

• read ticket for instructions on parts to include in frame
• assemble frame - arms, backs, side rails, fronts
• use air stapler
• use wood glue
• must be able to read ruler

POSITION: Inspector - Sewing Department

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Final inspection of the sewn job before moving to next operation including covers, backs, and throw pillows, cushions.

Essential Functions:

• Iron and hang drapes
• Visually inspect all sewn pieces
• Read special instructions to ensure sewn correctly
• May run surger for slipcovers
• Operate computer and scan tickets
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or plant manager

POSITION: Saddlestitch Sewer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Summary:  Sew specialty stitching to sewn fabric 

Essential Functions:

*Operate specialty saddlestitch sewing machine to include adjustments, replace needles, etc.

*Read sew notes/specifications for each job

*Setup and operate rope stitch machine

* Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or plant manager

POSITION: Sewer - Flatwork

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Experienced production upholstery sewer to sew cover, etc. - Production - Fabric & Leather.

Experience in saddle-stitch, slipcovers, flatwork, cushions, etc.

POSITION: Spring Up

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsibilities include 8-way hand tie, installing webbing and springs in chairs and sofa frames prior to upholstering.

Must have experience.

POSITION: Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsibilities included but not limited to:

·         Manages and coordinates activities in the assigned department

·         Communicates job expectations

·         Plans and conducts performance reviews

·         Ensures quality and production goals are achieved.

·         Maintains work flow by monitoring steps of process and makes suggestions for improvements

·         Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems

·         Maintains a safe and clean work environment

·         Resolves personnel issues by investigating, identifying solutions, and recommending action

Skills/Qualifications:  Coaching, Managing Processes, Process Improvement, Production Planning, Dealing with Complexity 

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, be driven to meet weekly goals by motivating your people to work efficiently. 

POSITION: Trimmer - Outside

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Trimmer

Essential Functions:

• Fit, install, and secure material on frames using hand tools, power tools, glue, cement, and/or staples
• Build furniture up with loose fiber stuffing, cotton, felt, and/or foam padding to form smooth rounded surfaces

At least 3 years experience required in a high-end furniture environment.

POSITION: Upholstery - Beds

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Fully upholsters Bed - complete bed consists of headboard, footboard and side rails. 

POSITION: Upholstery - Chair Line

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Builds full inside on upholstered frame of chair.

Essential Functions:

• Read and interpret production ticket
• Knowledge of furniture terms and how they apply: flow match spots, center lines, carry throughs, 4 way line ups; adheres to lineup and flow match guidelines
• Seats: sew seat to frame, making cuts, applying cotton, applying border
• Arms: apply foam and cotton to areas on frames arms, make proper cuts and apply fabric to arms, apply borders as needed, band different kinds of arms (sock, track, panel border arm)
• Backs: apply fabric to back aligning stripes, keeping grain of fabric straight

POSITION: Upholstery - Recliners

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Upholstery recliners to company specifications.

Essential Functions:

• Apply fabric to all parts of recliner frame
• Upholster chair and/or sofas when needed

POSITION: Upholstery - Sofa Line

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Builds full inside on upholstered frame of sofa.

Essential Functions:

• Read and interpret production ticket
• Knowledge of furniture terms and how they apply:  flow match spots, center lines, carry throughs, 4 way line ups; adheres to lineup and flow match guidelines
• Seats: sew seat to frame, making cuts, applying cotton, applying border
• Arms: apply foam and cotton to areas on frames arms, make proper cuts and apply fabric to arms, apply borders as needed, band different kinds of arms (sock, track, panel border arm)
• Backs: apply fabric to back aligning stripes, keeping grain of fabric straight

This is a production position - beginning pay depends on experience.