Furniture Assembler Duties and Responsibilities

Furniture assemblers fit and attach pieces and elements of various furniture products together, working within a factory. Furniture assemblers work in teams in which each member is responsible for the entire assembly process.

Furniture assemblers assist with furniture assembly and completion and they also prepare furniture for transport and delivery to customers by packing and loading finished projects.

Assemble Furniture Components

The primary responsibility of a furniture assembler is using both hand and power tools to join components of a furniture piece together. Depending on the specific piece, this process can include building a frame for a bed, attaching hardware to pieces like dressers. Many furniture assemblers receive blueprints from fabricators and designers and work on one element or complete all assembly work for the final piece.

Inspect Finished Furniture Pieces

Furniture assemblers also examine finished and in-process pieces for defects and flaws before they are shipped to customers. This process can include looking both for mechanical and construction flaws, such as warped wood or structural weaknesses, and for cosmetic issues like tears or stains. If they notice an issue, furniture assemblers may also take steps to resolve it without delaying the assembly process.

Maintain Warehouse and Plant Safety

Throughout the assembly process, furniture assemblers maintain a high level of workplace safety. Because this role can involve heavy machinery, furniture assemblers must follow proper safety procedures and wear protective gear. They also need to maintain clean workspaces, quickly dispose of wood scraps, and clean up spilled stain or varnish.

Prepare Furniture Pieces for Transport

Furniture assemblers also help pack and load completed furniture pieces for transport to customers. This can involve wrapping pieces in protective plastic to prevent damage to upholstery, removing and packing breakable elements of the furniture piece that will be attached on delivery, and loading furniture onto pallets or trucks using forklifts and hand trucks.

Furniture Assembler Skills and Qualifications

Furniture assemblers use a variety of tools and materials to assemble components of furniture pieces. We are looking for candidates who have the following skills:

Carpentry skills – furniture assemblers use both hand and power tools to set, shape, and attach metal and wooden elements of furniture pieces and make small repairs as needed

Attention to detail – in most cases, furniture assemblers follow designers’ plans and specifications to assemble furniture pieces, so they need a high level of attention to detail to ensure that they’re following these specifications closely

Team collaboration – furniture assemblers work within a warehouse setting, so they must collaborate with fabricators and other assembly personnel

Safety skills – furniture assemblers need some knowledge of safety protocols and best practices to help ensure an accident-free workplace

Stamina and resilience – this role can involve standing and lifting heavy furniture elements throughout the day, so furniture assemblers need high energy and endurance.

Additional Notes

Extensive on-the-job training will be provided