The Furniture Assembler
Ready to assemble the type of furniture in which the Assembler is required to put together? The instructions manual, tools and the experiences in getting the job done. The furniture may come in sorts of settings that are in pieces in a box. The package has arrived and the customer has scheduled an Assembler who is recommended and reliable. Assemblers are on their way to the location on time and prepared with the necessary tools that will help assemble the furniture. In the process of assembling, depending on the size of pieces, design and weight are the initial reasons for an Assembler to prepare for work. These experts are ready to verify all pieces are in place to complete the task.
Furniture retailers are delivering their part of the deal when the customer order from them, now it is time for the Assemblers to take its guides and professional skills, to obtain a level of displays that will be of satisfaction for the customers. The Assemblers knows to stick to the instructions. Preparation is the key to getting the furniture set for the customer’s expectations. It is easier said than done, do it yourself is something many will like to perform for themselves, but in this assembled furniture can come with so many details and complicated instruction can lead to frustration, that is why it is better to hire a professional to get the job done correctly as you like. The concept in Assembler is more advanced because they have done it so many times, their skills become faster, accurate and neatly set.
It is worth getting an expert to avoid the hassle and get it done right. The functions of the furniture can be creative with special custom orders. The good part of Assemblers is they can also pack, unpack or deliver packages depending on the services they provide with the purchase. Most customers prefer an easy delivery, which mainly is an advantage to the type of schedule requirements, which was set with the assembly service provider. Finishing a furniture assembly process takes special care and time, assorting pieces and guided manuals if needed.
The Assembler must be able to follow instructions, assemble the piece accurately. The assembler must be prepared with their own assembling, Also Assembler must have a kit with extra nuts, bolts, screws, nails, hinges, spikes and claps of different sizes that can secure parts, just in case the furniture order comes with missing pieces. Setting up the furniture is a job they must be patient, prepared, have instructional skills and good communication skills to which, must be able to speak properly in case they have to call the manufacturer for support.
List of necessary tools for Assemblers
Screwdrivers are used for turning screws into the surface or slot of the furniture. They are two times screwdrivers, Flathead and Phillips head screwdrivers. The screwdrivers are in many sizes, ranging from small to large, The flat shaped screwdriver that fits exactly in the flat screw head, holds firmly and starts turning. The Philip is a cross-shaped screwdriver that screws the Philip screw heads, these screwdrivers hands are made of steel, easy to turn screw is used sufficiently into the furniture as described.
Safety Hammer used for furniture while assembling, they are two useful hammers that can be used for hammering the furniture parts in place, connecting the attachment to hold the furniture together. Soft-face hammer made of plastic or rubber helps protect the wood from damage while hammering in the pieces. For the upholstery use tack, the hammer is designed to tack in small nails and used to assemble, carefully pounding the nail into the described area of the furniture.
Pliers are used to gripping and tightening loose nuts and bolts, they are safety rules in handling pliers, you must gently turn with pressure to tighten the furniture parts together. The pliers should not be used for cutting or holding parts in their place, but to help add the necessary bolts and screws that are needed for the furniture.
Flag markers (colour code) are used to organize the pieces and parts in remembering where the parts of the furniture are. They are small sticky labels that are easy to recognize while setting up the furniture.
Knee pads are used to help give support for the knees for kneeling purposes and support to keep your knees from getting hurt. The knees can get weary if it is not supported. It helps you balance your body while assembling furniture.
Armrest support stools are used to support the arms from pressure while using a screwdriver for a long period of time or help balance your arms in tightening spots while assembling the furniture.
Ladders are used when there is a need to be at a height in assembling tall furniture or wall furniture. The ladder is a good support when you need to reach a distance to get the parts of the furniture set.
Step stools are used for supportive reach in higher adjustment while assembling furniture. It is helpful for tall furniture to screw or tack in parts or pieces in their proper form.
Box Beam Levelers are used to ensure furniture is grounded to set level straight. Using a leveller gives an accurate reading on how your furniture table or shelving are balanced properly. Avoid any leaning of furniture or dysfunctional tops or legs of furniture that is not set in a correct leveller reading. Some box beam levellers come with a ruler, which is also useful when assembling furniture, giving a measurement on where pieces may be needed or level the length of space. There are several types of levellers and rulers that help keep the measurements and levels at their accurate setting, such as water leveller ruler, right-angle ruler, tri square ruler, bubble level tool and digital angle rulers are all useful for keeping the furniture set up properly and accurately.
Battery Power Drill is used primarily for drill holes with quick adjustments for screws and bolts, depending on the use for the furniture it can also be used for a hammer function that can be an easy and quick set up. This type of tool used for assembling furniture must be used with care. The battery-operated drill is much more convenient and reliable. It is easier to get around assembling furniture instead of an outlet connection.
Cordless Power Screwdrivers are used to fasten screws very quickly, useful for assemblies of furniture. Makes the job easier, apply all the screws in its set spot and accurately assemble the furniture as it is needed for a time frame.
Wrench is used for tightening types of bolts, nuts and lag screws. Using the measured sized sockets to accommodate assembling of the furniture. The Torque Wrench is also a tool that is faster in tightening screws and bolts, it is useful for tough spots that need a stronger tightness.
Box Safety Opener is very important you choose the correct box cutter, mainly the auto-retractable box cutter is ideal in opening customers packages, it will give a safe cut and easily retract if there was a close tough to the furniture, the tip of the blade is not sharp but once it starts sliding through the box it opens with ease, any slight change of the cut, it will auto retract, avoiding any damages.
Masking tape is useful in case you will need to temporarily attach pieces to each other while there is a screw in place to fasten the parts together, it can also be used in hammering, add a piece of masking tape around where the hammer will need to be centred for closure, to avoid hammer marks or scrapes.
Magnetic Pickup is useful when a screw accidentally drops in a tight spot, easy to launch the magnet and pick up or your height up on a ladder and a bolt falls down below, you can use a magnetic pickup, the magnetic pickup can come in 4 feet (121.92 cm) reach. It is known to be a lifesaver in areas that is not reachable by hand.
Wood glue is always useful as a permanent stick to wood pieces that need a flush stick together, avoiding any movement of the wood. It should be a quick fix for broken or chipped wood.
Assembler Job Duties
It is the duties that Assemblers to perform with excellent skills such as prepares assembly instructions, blueprint stipulations by gathering parts, assemble materials, and tools. Positions parts and assembling by using templates and reading measurements, responsibilities are keeping equipment operating correctly, maintaining, and preventing any misuse or damage to equipment, follow instructions manuals and manufacture instructions.
It’s imperative you must be able to troubleshoot malfunctions and repair, safety measures are always an important standard you must follow, clean working environments, complying with rules, regulations and procedures. Inventory check in-stock supplies is an expected order that customers may need. Your ability to communicate and follow directions is an excellent quality that an assembler may have as part of their qualification skills. Keeping the customer satisfied and completing the job on time. Have excellent manners when greeting the customers and validate a schedule for the customer to choose what date and time will be best to start the assembling.
Must be able to verify specific measurements that complete units. Resolves assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specific needs, placing and expediting orders for supplies for customers. Must verify receipt of supplies. Observe correct equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results and finish tasks on time.
Assembler Skills and Qualifications
Quality Focus, Power Tools, Controls and Instrumentation, Manufacturing Quality, Mechanical Inspection Tools, Tooling, Safety Management, Judgment, Decision Making, Equipment Maintenance, Manufacturing Experience.
Note: The reference of this article is from Homyse
