As a member of our Workshop Team, you will work cutting and building picture
frames, stretched canvas, etc. to custom order, for all seven of our retail locations.
You should have a positive attitude, strong organizational skills, and good ability to work
independently, accurately, and carefully under moderate to tight deadlines, with a focus
on quality.
Ideally you should be comfortable with measuring, and simple fractions.
Some power tool/light machinery experience is an asset, but individual training is
provided.
Comfortable in a production or workshop environment (can be loud and/or dusty, with
repetitive tasks and standing for long periods of time).
This is a full time position, Monday to Friday, at our production plant in Burnaby.
Potential Duties and Responsibilities
• Chop & join custom picture frames and stretcher bars
• Stretching custom canvas, and digital prints on canvas
• Cut custom mat, glass, & backing for picture framing
• Inventory and warehouse duties (stocking, cycle counting, etc.)
• Regular maintenance of the workspace, as well as the machinery
• This position does occasionally require heavy lifting (up to 50lbs.)
Preferred requirements, but not exclusive:
• Comfortable with measuring in Imperial (fractional/decimal inches).
• 2+ years experience with power tools/light machinery (staple gun, mitre saw,
table saw, router, etc.)
• Understanding of basic picture framing products and techniques
• Computer skills
Compensation
• This is a full time level 2 position (starting wage $18.43), 40 hours per week
• After the successful completion of a 3-month probationary period, staff receive medical
and dental benefits, development opportunities, and participation in other benefits
including discounts in-store on art supplies and framing.
Please complete the form below to apply.
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Email your resume and cover letter with the subject line "[Your Name], Production
Associate" to: Tristan Noone, tnoone@opusartsupplies.com
About Opus
Opus Art Supplies is a B.C. business that supplies local artists with the materials and
tools for their creativity, for over 45 years. We are a creative community of diversity and
inclusion, where artists, non-artists, and people of all types and ages are proud to work
together.
