Frame Technician​/CAD

Frame Technician/CAD

Century Chair Plant 3 - Hickory, NC 28601

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for making new product for all markets (pre-sell, pre market, and post-market) from blue prints or knock off other frame styles.

Position Details:

• Works with all other stages of PD to gather information and to engineer frames to be as cost efficient and still maintain high quality
• Attend all PD meetings as required
• Must be able to draw frames in Auto CAD, computer software.
• Take acquired information and proceed to make mock up frames for Upholstery PD.
• Get frame approval, then proceed to make all patterns as near to perfect as possible.
• Build market samples and pattern frame for frame plant patterns.
• Make all necessary changes to patterns that are needed to maintain quality.
• Make all parts as simple as possible for production efficiency
• Must be a team player and collaborate with other's ideas while also providing necessary training
• Make master parts list for Production Coordinator
• Make route sheets for each new part as accurately as possible.
• Work with Production Managers to help provide sufficient information as to how and why certain parts are made the way they are, and take out any operations possible
• Work with all plants to make frames as easy to upholster as possible
• Work hours required to give Upholstery PD Department enough time to get all product ready to show
• Be able to visualize what a frame should look like and proceed with the possibility of trial and error
• Work safely at all times, wearing all required PPE, and report any unsafe conditions or practices to management

Position Requirements:

• Previous experience in Auto CAD computer software a plus
• Must be able to travel between plants as needed

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and work environment expectations described below 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.

• Must be able to stand and bend throughout shift