Cabinet Mender / Sanding Associate

Company Overview

Adornus Cabinetry is a well-established and growing company. A leading manufacturer and distributor of kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities operating in the United States.

With a commitment to delivering significant value to homeowners and builders, Adornus uses high-quality, all-wood construction and materials in all of its cabinetry. Our products are sold through a network of authorized dealers, including retail showrooms, builders, and kitchen cabinet professionals.

Come grow with us!

Position Overview

In a fast-paced environment, the Cabinet Mender/Sanding Associate is an integral part of the process by mending surfaces of cabinets. This employee must be competent, and detail orientated. Being a team player is essential since all tasks require collaboration with co-workers.

The goal is to ensure production procedures are carried out safely and smoothly to maximize efficiency and profits while maintaining a high-quality finish and quality of work.

Standard Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am until 3:30 pm

Duties and Responsibilities

• Consistently mend, putty, smooth, shape clean and/or polish cabinet surfaces to prepare for finishing
• Performs repairs to surfaces (Inspect, touch up and buff surfaces to desired quality)
• Ensures safe use of sanders, sandpapers, polishes, adhesives, solvents, finish materials, and tools
• Maintains records of materials, orders, and rework production, etc.
• Ensures product meets high-quality standards before advancing to next stage in finishing process
• Identifies issues in efficiency; suggest process improvements to Lead and/or Supervisor that increase safety, reduce cost, cycle time, and labor-hours using Lean Six-Sigma and other process improvement techniques
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing tasks; assists other team members to keep production line going
• Adheres to health and safety guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Company policies
• Follows 6S process: Safety, Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain by participating in daily housekeeping activities indicative of a safe and well-organized work environment
• Daily maintenance and cleaning of workspace
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Punctual and regular attendance required, occasional mandatory overtime is dictated by production demands, therefore daily and/or weekly (weekend) overtime is required as needed
• Performs other duties as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work efficiently and safely by maintaining production standards and work towards improving productivity without compromising safety and quality
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time while standing constantly and working with hands/wrist/arm articulation in a fast-paced setting
• Ability to meet cycle time requirements
• Attention to detail and safety with ability to identify and correct imperfections
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Understanding of and adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g., constant use of PPE gear) and industry standards and regulations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work and communicate well with others
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or/ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be a least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Apprenticeship or specialization is an asset, but not necessary
• Experience of working with your hands repetitive

Training Requirements

• Emergency / Contingency Training within 6 months of hire; annual refresher training thereafter
• OSHA 10 Training within 6 months of hire; every 5 years thereafter

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to, wood dust and chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is equally moderate to loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands, arms and wrist to finger, handle, move or feel objects; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before employees of organization. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports

No direct reports or supervisory responsibilities