Careers with Artone LLC

DEPARTMENT:  SALES

JOB TITLE:  ACCOUNT SPECIALIST

ABOUT ARTONE:  Artone is a furniture and casegoods manufacturer of hotel guestroom furniture. We understand that a company’s success starts with its employees.  We also know that an individual’s success starts with the right career opportunity. Join our team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of the job is to manage existing key accounts and cultivate new hotel guest room casegood opportunities to fill our sales pipeline.

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

This position will work within our corporate sales team. Applicant will be responsible for interfacing with customers on a daily basis; answering questions specific to our manufacturing processes and capabilities, advise product specifications, and lend appropriate marketing materials. The applicant should be familiar with all common business systems including, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and CRM systems. Experience with HubSpot (Customer Relationship Management software) a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate customer/lead contact information using HubSpot CRM
• Research, identify and complete initial qualification of new project opportunities for both the sales and installation departments
• Track and follow up on all outstanding estimates
• Coordinate all internal office communication and required forms
• Handle customer calls for quote requests and customer service questions
• Process all quote requests & orders internally through using proper documentation
• Respond to emails, phone calls, and other forms of correspondence
• Schedule and coordinate travel arrangements and travel agenda
• Attend/work tradeshows (as required)
• Handle all follow up and documentation after travel
• Respond to request for samples and marketing materials for customers
• Perform other general office duties and assist with special projects, as needed

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Strong organizational skills
• Exceptional clientele, customer relationship building skills
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with a strong talent in creating professional correspondence
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• An ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• An ability to work independently and as a team
• An ability to manage changing priorities with a systematic and organized approach
• Ability to work well in time-sensitive situations where customer satisfaction is the ultimate goal
• Ability to apply creative problem solving techniques to situations using sound business judgment
• Eager to learn
• Proactive
• Strong technical skills including a high-level of proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PPT and Outlook), Internet Search browsers; prefer additional knowledge of Customer Relationship Management software (HubSpot CRM)

 EDUCATION:

Associates Degree in Business, Communication or related experience required.  Previous sales and design experience a plus.

Wages: Wages are largely based on experience and level of skill which can be discussed during time of interview. 

DEPARTMENT:  MANUFACTURING PLANT FLOOR  (Assembly/Production)

JOB TITLE:  CABINET MAKER

ABOUT ARTONE:  Artone is a furniture and casegoods manufacturer of hotel guestroom furniture. We understand that a company’s success starts with its employees.  We also know that an individual’s success starts with the right career opportunity. Join our team!

 JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Under general supervision, will need to perform assembling processes in conjunction with
  building furniture.
• Will perform simple visual quality inspection during the manufacturing process as well as verifying quality of own work.
• Will be trained on several lines and functions
• Will perform work in compliance with standard operating procedures
• Will rotate through various stations on the lines, where needed, to ensure production needs are
  met.
• Will need to maintain an organized, clean and safe work space
• Will comply with safety policies, participate in the plants safety program and be proactive with
  safety concerns.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years old to work on manufacturing floor
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) is required
• 1 year production experience preferred
• Familiar in working with materials such as wood, mdf, laminate & veneer
• Power tool, building & assembly knowledge
• Effective communicator & team player
• Proficient with metric and imperial measuring
• Able to generate ideas and suggestions for continuous improvement

BENEFITS:

Employer sponsored health insurance with company contribution of 70%, dental and vision insurance available, 401K with company contribution, aggressive vacation accrual policy, sick time, major holidays paid, funeral leave, flexible spending account (FSA) & life insurance.

Wages:

Full Time position with benefits.  Pay range $30,000 – $45,000/yr. depending on experience

This position offers room for advancement and promotion!

DEPARTMENT:  MANUFACTURING PLANT FLOOR  (Production)

JOB TITLE:  MACHINST – CNC OPERATOR

ABOUT ARTONE:  Artone is a furniture and casegoods manufacturer of hotel guestroom furniture. We understand that a company’s success starts with its employees.  We also know that an individual’s success starts with the right career opportunity. Join our team!

Job Requirements:

The candidate will be required to program, setup, and operate  woodworking CNC equipment to do routing and drilling functions. The position is full-time; 40 hours per week, hours 7 am to 3:30 pm.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Must know how or be able to learn to program, set up and adjust machine to run acceptable quality parts with minimal down time
• Must know how or be able to learn to train in quality standards and blueprint reading to know that parts are acceptable and within tolerance & grain direction
• Must know how or be able to learn to read labels
• Must know how or be able to learn basic computer skills
• Must know how or be able to learn to read a tape measure
• Must know how or be able to learn to use calipers
• Must have ability to follow and execute specific instructions
• Must have ability to problem solve errors in programs and reprogram when necessary
• Must be able to work with management and supervisors to fill production needs as defined

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must be 18 years old to work on manufacturing floor
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) is required
• Machining and manufacturing experience is desirable but not necessary
• Basic math skills required
• Ability to work within a team environment required
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required
• Ability to problem solve required

BENEFITS:

Employer sponsored health insurance with company contribution of 70%, dental and vision insurance available, 401K with company contribution, aggressive vacation accrual policy, sick time, major holidays paid, funeral leave, flexible spending account (FSA) & life insurance.

Wages: 

Full Time position with benefits.  Pay range $30,000 – $45,000/yr. depending on experience

This position offers room for advancement and promotion!

DEPARTMENT:  ESTIMATING

JOB TITLE:  COST ESTIMATOR

ABOUT ARTONE:  Artone is a furniture and casegoods manufacturer of hotel guestroom furniture. We understand that a company’s success starts with its employees.  We also know that an individual’s success starts with the right career opportunity. Join our team!

Qualification Requirements:

• Develop and catalog product cost standards
• Estimate jobs, as needed
• Develop and keep up-to-date raw material costs
• Stay current on labor costs for each department within company
• Provide Engineering and Production with overall scope of job estimated once received as an order
• Maintain reports that illustrate current quote back log in summary and detailed
• Deliver product estimates with packaging, delivery and installation when applicable

Position Requirements:

• Possess a team management attitude
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks
• Must be self-directed and exhibit self-sustained initiatives
• Must possess excellent math skills
• Must be able to develop and maintain all reports 

Education: 2 year degree in Business Management 4 years experience in a related field

Wages: Wages are largely based on experience and level of skill which can be discussed during time of interview

DEPARTMENT:  MANUFACTURING PLANT FLOOR

JOB TITLE:  EDGE BANDER OPERATOR

ABOUT ARTONE:  Artone is a furniture and casegoods manufacturer of hotel guestroom furniture. We understand that a company’s success starts with its employees.  We also know that an individual’s success starts with the right career opportunity. Join our team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Must know how or be able to learn to program, set up and adjust machine to run acceptable quality parts with minimal down time
• Must know how or be able to learn to train in quality standards and blueprint reading to know that parts are acceptable and within tolerance, grain direction, correct edge banding
• Must know how or be able to learn to read labels for banding application purposes
• Must know how or be able to learn basic computer skills
• Must know how or be able to learn to read a tape measure to check size and squareness
• Must know how or be able to learn to use calipers
• Must have ability to follow and execute specific instructions
• Must have ability to problem solve errors in programs and reprogram when necessary
• Must be able to work with management and supervisors to fill production needs as defined

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years old to work on manufacturing floor
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) is required
• 1 year machining experience preferred
• Machining and manufacturing experience is desirable but not necessary
• Basic math skills required
• Ability to work within a team environment required
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required
• Ability to problem solve required

BENEFITS:
Employer sponsored health insurance with company contribution of 70%, dental and vision insurance available, 401K with company contribution, aggressive vacation accrual policy, sick time, major holidays paid, funeral leave, flexible spending account (FSA) & life insurance.

Wages::
Full Time position with benefits. Pay range $30,000 – $45,000/yr. depending on experience

This position offers room for advancement and promotion!

DEPARTMENT: INSTALLATION

JOB TITLE: INSTALLATION OPERATIONS MANAGER

ABOUT ARTONE/CFI:  An established Installation business located in Jamestown, NY is seeking qualified Installation Operations Manager to run operations and facilitate the execution of Field Surveys, Installation supervision, in some cases complete install service, in the Hospitality Industry, specifically new build and renovation of hotels. Survey’s, Installation, and services will involve Finish Carpentry, Millwork, and Hotel Furniture for a small and large scale project across the US.

Job Requirements:

• Business management skills and experience
• Fluent in Microsoft’s suite of products
• Willingness to travel 1-7 days in general but on occasion longer stretches. Frequency is highly dependent on the cycle of business
• Experience dealing with Contractors, GC Owners, architects, and designers
• Possess the ability to build a team of installers/field supervisors to facilitate the company goals and needs
• Must be organized and self-motivated with a team building personality
• Experience on commercial construction projects
• Able to read and understand shop drawings, blueprints, and construction schedules.
• 5 years finish carpentry experience is highly desired but equivalent experience in other commercial trade work will be considered
• Excellent communication skills and technology minded
• Participate and sometimes conduct on site construction meetings to clearly coordinate the execution of projects, communicating all needs back to the home office

Examples of onsite expectations and requirements of Project. This serves as a general example but not limited to the below:

• Required to be onsite during layout phase of hotel guestroom fit-out package. Assist and check tolerances to ensure the initial layout is correct by the installation team

Provide supervision during unload of hotel guestroom fit-out packages. This includes:

• Supervise handling of products to ensure products are handled carefully and distributed without damage
• Inventory materials as it comes off the truck and into the building using manufacturers’ packing list to ensure correct quantities arrived
• Inspect and create quality control baselines of products as they come off the truck and get distributed into the building
• Report, document, and inventory any damages as products come off the truck and report damages to home base
• Participate and supervise during training of installation companies as they install guest room fit out packages

Wages: Annual salary between $50,000 – $80,000, based upon experience.

NOTE: Preferred applicant to either live or relocate Jamestown, NY for a home base location.

DEPARTMENT: MANUFACTURING PLANT FLOOR

JOB TITLE: PRODUCTION WORKER

ABOUT ARTONE: Artone is a furniture and casegoods manufacturer of hotel guestroom furniture. We understand that a company’s success starts with its employees.  We also know that an individual’s success starts with the right career opportunity. Join our team!

Job Description:

• Will be cross trained in several areas and will rotate through various areas, where needed, to ensure production needs are met
• Will be trained on several lines, functions & machines
• Will need to perform assembling processes in conjunction with building furniture
• Must know how or be able to learn to program, set up and adjust machines to run acceptable quality parts with minimal down time
• Must know how or be able to learn to train in quality standards and blueprint reading
• Must know how or be able to learn to read labels
• Must know how or be able to learn to read a tape measure
• Must know how or be able to learn to use calipers
• Must have ability to follow and execute specific instructions
• Must have ability to problem solve errors in programs and reprogram when necessary
• Will perform simple visual quality inspection during the manufacturing process as well as verifying quality of own work
• Will perform work in compliance with standard operating procedures
• Will need to maintain an organized, clean, and safe workspace
• Must be able to work with management and supervisors to fill production needs as defined
• Will comply with safety policies, participate in the plants safety program and be proactive with safety concerns

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must be 18 years old to work on manufacturing floor
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) is required
• Machining and manufacturing experience is desirable but not necessary
• Basic math skills required
• Ability to work within a team environment required
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required
• Ability to problem solve required

BENEFITS: 

Employer sponsored health insurance with company contribution of 70%, dental and vision insurance available, 401K with company contribution, aggressive vacation accrual policy, sick time, major holidays paid, funeral leave, flexible spending account (FSA) & life insurance.

WAGES: Annual salary between $30,000 – $45,000, based upon experience.

This position offers room for advancement and promotion!

DEPARTMENT:  PROJECT MANAGEMENT

JOB TITLE:  PROJECT MANAGER

ABOUT ARTONE:  Artone is a furniture and casegoods manufacturer of hotel guestroom furniture. We understand that a company’s success starts with its employees.  We also know that an individual’s success starts with the right career opportunity. Join our team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Seeking a Project Manager who will be responsible for handling both small- and large-scale projects from point-of-purchase through delivery of product. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Overseeing jobsite conditions, field measurements, meetings with customer, architects, and general contractors.
• Liaison between field and factory with willingness to go above and beyond to keep projects within budget an on time
• Responsible for all pre-construction and project closeout submittals.  Strong math skills are essential to the position

REQUIRED SKILLS: 

• Detail oriented
• Strengths in verbal and written communication a must
• Construction knowledge helpful
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings and specifications
• Some overnight travel required for the purpose of evaluating job sit conditions 
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook with the ability to create and manage spreadsheets a must along with being able to work within an Access database

EDUCATION:

Associates Degree or related experience required.  Previous project management experience a plus.

Wages: Wages are largely based on experience and level of skill which can be discussed during time of interview.   

DEPARTMENT: MATERIALS & PURCHASING

JOB TITLE:  PURCHSAING ASSISTANT

ABOUT ARTONE:  Artone is a furniture and casegoods manufacturer of hotel guestroom furniture. We understand that a company’s success starts with its employees.  We also know that an individual’s success starts with the right career opportunity. Join our team!

Job Responsibilities: 

• Issue Engineering Pull Sheets
• Process Purchase Order Acknowledgements and maintain Open Purchase Order Report
• Process all receiving
• Check and verify pricing
• Order office supplies and production supply items. Stockroom to be trained and to define what needs to be ordered for production supplies
• Assist Buyer with purchase analysis and purchase order generation as needed
• Maintaining order status

Job Requirements:

• Project work as defined by the Materials Manager
• Meeting corporate and customer objectives with the purpose of maintaining and increasing business levels
• Providing technical operations support to Customers, Suppliers and/or Managers
• Providing problem-solving support and following through with corrective and preventive actions
• Performing additional projects or activities as assigned by the Logistics or Materials Manager
• Ensures continuous process improvement of high-quality services

Qualifications:

• Effective communication skills: able to handle multiple tasks, desire and ability to learn at an accelerated pace.
• Leadership and teamwork skills; strong written and verbal skills; technical skills including computers, quality programs, and logistics metrics; analytical/cost skills; negotiation skills and must be customer driven. Self-starter who is highly motivated.
• Effective communication skills: able to handle multiple tasks, desire and ability to learn at an accelerated pace.
• Proficient knowledge of the MS Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook. (Access helpful)

EDUCATION:

• High school degree required.  Job and/or college experience is helpful. 

BENEFITS:

Employer sponsored health insurance with company contribution of 70%, dental and vision insurance available, 401K with company contribution, aggressive vacation accrual policy, sick time, major holidays paid, funeral leave, flexible spending account (FSA) & life insurance.

WAGES: 

Annual salary range $32,000 – $35,000.  Wages are largely based on experience and level of skill which can be discussed during time of interview. 

DEPARTMENT:  MANUFACTURING 

JOB TITLE:  RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

ABOUT ARTONE:  Artone is a furniture and casegoods manufacturer of hotel guestroom furniture. We understand that a company’s success starts with its employees.  We also know that an individual’s success starts with the right career opportunity. Join our team!

REQUIRED EXPERIECE (must have experience in all or most of the following):

• Woodworking hand tools
• Woodworking power tools
• Industry equipment such as
  • Panel Saw
  • CNC Machining Center
  • Edge Bander
  • Table Saw
  • Overhead Router
  • Sanding Machine
  • Band Saw
• Need Experience with Finishing
• Must be able to read Auto CAD drawings
• Ability to engineer and design products on the fly with team collaboration

REQURIED SKILLS:

• Detail and Quality-oriented
• Excellent communication skills with coworkers, customers, and vendors
• Willing to learn new things
• Energetic and Enthusiastic
• Excellent attendance
• Ability to train
• Personable
• Detailed note-taking/thorough documentation
• Safety-conscious
• Ability to travel at times (light travel required)
• Work independently/Self-motivated

BENEFITS:

Employer sponsored health insurance with company contribution of 70%, dental and vision insurance available, 401K with company contribution, aggressive vacation accrual policy, sick time, major holidays paid, funeral leave, flexible spending account (FSA) & life insurance.

WAGES: Full-time position with benefits.  Pay range $40,000 – $50,000/yr. depending on experience

This position offers room for advancement and promotion!