Side Stroke Sander

Position summary

Performs operation to sand exposed wood frame parts, fram sub-assmeblies, and/or materials. Work on a variety of parts as assigned performing sanding operations for correct smoothness to ensure completion of work is to quantity and quality standards.

Benefits

Benefits are an important part of the total compensation that is offered, providing peace of mind and financial well-being. Ethan Allen is committed to offering a variety of benefits that allow associates to choose whether or not to participate based on personal and family needs. Some of the benefits offered are 401(k) plan (with Employer contributions), multiple Medical Plans with Prescription Drug Coverage, Health Savings Account (including Employer contributions), Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Basic Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Dependent Group Term Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, Business Travel Accident Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care & Dependent Care, Commuter Saving Plans - Public Transit & Parking, Voluntary Whole Life Insurance, Voluntary Critical Care Insurance, Voluntary Accident Insurance and Employee Assistance Program. Benefit availability varies based on full-time or part-time employee classification.

Major Accountabilities/Critical Responsibilities:

1. Roll cart/buggy of parts to workstation.
2. Sand wood parts to desired texture as required, breaking sharp edges as needed using a pump, side stroke, lever stroker sander.
3. Use pneumatic orbital sander (jitterbug), and apply light pressure to smooth out the wood parts and frames.
4. Use glue and wood putty to fill-in cracks with a chisel and putty knife.
5. Neatly stack wood parts on cart/buggy as completed keep count of how many parts are completed/needed on ticket. If short, notify team leader.
6. Keep work area clean and neat.
7. May perform other duties/special or non-routine assignments as instructed.
8. One to two years of experience sanding and in a manufacturing setting.