mattress maker

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare, sand and trim wooden furniture and fixture parts
• Record information on products inspected
• Set up and operate finishing machines or finish furniture by hand
• Assemble wooden or metal furniture and fixture parts to form subassemblies and complete articles
• Reinforce assembled furniture and fixtures with dowels or other supports
• Install hardware on furniture and fixtures
• Inspect furniture and fixture subassemblies and finished products for conformance to quality standards
• Mark defective parts or products for repair
• Make minor adjustments and repairs

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Metal
• Wood

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools
• Power tools

Area of work experience

• Finished products
• Subassemblies

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Fast-paced environment

Own tools/equipment

• Safety equipment/gear
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability