Job Title: Cushion Builder/ Fabricator
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary: $21.50
A Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation business is seeking a Cushion Builder / Fabricator for the cushion production team. This person will design, cut and glue foam as well as manage another individual.
Essential Skills:
• Technical Design Skills: Ability to create basic but detailed technical drawings and specifications for cushions. This includes dimensions, material specifications, and construction methods.
• Prototyping and Problem-Solving: A creative, hands-on individual with experience in designing and building functional prototypes. Skilled at testing and refining designs to ensure durability, comfort, and performance in real-world conditions. Strong ability to troubleshoot and fix issues as they arise.
• Collaboration and Adaptability: Able to take direction from managers and work closely with the team to translate feedback into actionable designs, ensuring that the final product meets expectations and is feasible for production.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in measuring and specifying materials, as well as ensuring that designs meet exact specifications and standards.
Desirable Skills:
• Knowledge of Materials: Understanding different types of foams (such as memory foam, gel foam, or high-density foam).
• Versatile Handy Skills: Basic skills in building and construction (handy man/general maintenance), as well as proficient in repairing plumbing, electrical systems, and other general maintenance tasks, ensuring functionality and safety across various projects.
Must be fluent in Spanish