Art Mechanical Technician | Night Shift

Art Mechanical Technician | Night Shift

Art Manufacturing and Mechanical Production Technician

Location - Richmond, KY

Shift: Night Shift

Who We Are

At Framebridge, we are disrupting the custom framing market by replacing a cumbersome experience with a delightful one. We are taking the market and expanding the market for custom framing, all while building a beloved brand associated with celebrating the best moments in life. In order to fulfill our mission, we have to build a great team across a number of disciplines ecommerce, retail, design, and manufacturing. We are a consumer business operating online and in our growing fleet of retail stores. We operate multiple manufacturing facilities that allow us to deliver a high-quality custom product at an affordable price with a quick turnaround. We exist, grow, and ultimately own the market by delighting customers who trust and value us.

The Role

At our manufacturing studio, our team is responsible for creating and assembling customer orders from our Retail stores and online business. These may include beautiful pieces of timeless art, mounting a piece of clothing or a tapestry, or framing an unforgettable photo from an unforgettable moment. Our team processes the orders from custom technology, measures all the inputs to the highest quality, and cuts, mounts and frames the art with pristine perfection. We are detail-oriented craftsmen and makers who work with our hands all day to ensure our customers' prized possessions are taken care of and that the end product surpasses expectations. We are a factory team who cuts, sews, builds, glues, measures, frames and ships our goods back to delighted individuals. This role encompasses operating CNC routers for cutting picture frame products from acrylic and mat board, as well as managing the production of high-quality picture frames using a double miter saw and pneumatic underpinner. The Art Mechanical Technician will play a vital role in supplying framing materials to our art cell teams, ensuring that orders are fulfilled on time and to perfection. Our team always strives for the shared goals of creating beautiful products that achieve lean manufacturing results and customer satisfaction.

As a Framebridge Team Member, You Will

Show Pride: We stand behind our work, sweat the details, and strive for continuous improvement. We're proud to frame the things you love.

Grow Together: We embrace challenges with creative solutions and know that collaboration is the only way to succeed. We set big goals and keep raising the bar.

Adapt & Act: We are resilient, flexible, and proactive in an ever-changing world open to evolving trends and new ideas.

Secure the Baton: We maintain strong follow-through and over-communicate to ensure a proper handoff. Personal responsibility and commitment to the mission are key.

Make it Special: We always look for more opportunities to make our product and experience special and delightful. We celebrate life's wins our own and our customers'.

Build to Last: We build a product and a business that endure. We work every day to build lasting relationships within our team and with our customers.

At Framebridge, our people are the heart of everything we build. We foster an inclusive, equitable, and collaborative environment where remarkable individuals take pride in their craft, elevate the customer experience, and are empowered to do the best work of their careers.

What You'll Do

• Efficiently operate CNC routers to precisely cut picture frame products from acrylic and mat board, optimizing material utilization.
• Utilize nesting software to arrange cutting patterns effectively and maximize material usage, supporting lean manufacturing practices.
• Operate a double miter saw with safety and accuracy to cut moulding to exact measurements for picture frame production.
• Apply stain and wood glue meticulously in preparation for underpinning frames using a pneumatic underpinner.
• Collaborate closely with neighboring teams within the art cell environment, receiving live orders and prioritizing production tasks to meet customer demands.
• Conduct final visual quality inspections on frames to ensure exceptional craftsmanship and adherence to customer specifications.
• Assist in the shipping department occasionally to package and ship finished products, supporting production and maintaining workflow efficiency.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including proper storage of materials, tools, and finished products, to uphold safety and productivity standards.

Required Experience:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work that surpasses customer expectations.
• Proficiency & confidence in working with one's hands, especially on delicate pieces. Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and adapt to changing production demands to ensure timely order fulfillment.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced production environment, with demonstrated ability to collaborate with a team and respond to needs of the business.
• Prior woodworking experience, while not required, is preferred.
• Familiarity with operating CNC routers, double miter saws, or similar machinery is preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform routine maintenance on production equipment is preferred.
• Experience working with computers and proficiency in basic computer skills is preferred.
• Familiarity with picture framing or related industries is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

This role requires the ability to perform the following physical tasks on a regular basis:

• Standing/walking 8 plus hours a day.
• Lifting 10 - 40 pounds.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Safety glasses required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Benefits & Perks:

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous retirement program 401(k) and employer-funded pension plan
• Parental leave and return program
• Flexible Time Off and paid holidays
• Framebridge employee Free Frame codes and discounts
• Short-term disability and Life/AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• And more!

Salary Information:

The base is $20.10/hr, plus potential performance bonuses. Final compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and location.

Framebridge, in good faith, believes that the posted salary range is accurate for this role at the time of posting. Compensation may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications, and location. This range may be modified in the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Framebridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. Employment decisions including hiring, promotion, and advancement are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religious beliefs, sex (including pregnancy), disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Please note that employment with Framebridge is at-will. Either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Time Type

Full time

Framebridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.