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Top & Base Operator
Stickley Furniture
Manlius, NY, USA
Posted on Feb 26, 2026
Top & Base Operator
General Description/Purpose:
The Top & Base will provide a high level of service to ensure employee, customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Top & Base does this by performing all duties related to the attachment of tops, bases, molding and hardware on the shell of furniture including any fitting of lids and secret compartments. The Top & Base does these functions in the manufacture of furniture parts and pieces.
Job Responsibilities:
- Identify a variety of wood species products including but not limited to the following wood species: Cherry, Mahogany, Oak, Maple, Birch, and Veneers
- Read, comprehend, and fulfill production tickets and meet time schedule for each case to achieve departmental goals
- Utilize procedure booklets to make correct operating decisions and confer with management on out-of-scope situations
- Conduct any and all preventive maintenance per machine specifications
- Inspect parts for quality and dimensional accuracy
- Reports to their supervisor for direction daily and promptly report any questions or problems
- Operate assigned machines in a safe manner.
- Utilize hand and power tools such as belt sanders, nail guns and drivers, large belt sanders, and chop saws
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Paid vacation, holidays, health, prescription and dental insurances
- Company paid life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan,
- Flexible spending account
- Generous employee discount
L & J. G. Stickley, Inc. (Stickley) is a leader in the furniture manufacturing and retail industries, with brands that are respected and cherished worldwide. With over 125 years in furniture manufacturing, Stickley is the proud employer of nearly 800 talented individuals. We have three manufacturing facilities, multiple corporate-owned retail showrooms, and a global distribution network. We have a manufacturing opening for a Top & Base Operator at our Manlius, NY facility.
The compensation range provided in this job posting is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Stickley considers factors including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.
Stickley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.