Prototype Technician Furniture - Temporary
Pineapple Furniture
- Aylesford, Kent
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Working closely with our in-house Designers & Design Engineers, create a wide range of full-scale furniture prototypes in wood.
- Propose alternative methods for prototype construction based on drawings from our NPD team in cases where designs prove impractical.
- Assemble furniture pieces and seamlessly integrate additional components or make necessary adjustments.
- Pro-actively source and communicate with local manufacturers and craft persons to gain components that cannot be made in-house and ordering materials from local suppliers.
- Upholster prototypes to design specifications.
- Working closely with design / production teams.
- Ensure strict adherence to all health and safety protocols.
- Previous demonstrated joinery/wood-working experience is essential.
- Confident in the use of power tools and equipment.
- Ability to work creatively with design concepts from the product development team.
- Strong communicator, working closely with design to suggest alternative options.
- A reliable, trustworthy and pro-active self-starter happy to work as part of team.
- A pro-active problem solver who is able to think outside the box to find innovative solutions.
- A good communicator and team player.
- Able to work well under pressure and happy to work to tight deadlines when needed.
- A strong interest in the design and construction of furniture/products.
- Self-motivated and organised with excellent attention to detail and can-do attitude.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Embodies our company people values:
- Competitive pay
- On joining we'll plant a tree in your honour
- Sustainability focused business