Work at RT London

Job Description

RT London has an immediate need for an experienced Building Maintenance Technician to support our first shift operations. At least three years of maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, desired. A strong focus on safety and some on-call availability are also required.

Position Summary

Performs a variety of skilled maintenance and mechanical duties to repair and maintain buildings, related facilities, furnishings, and equipment. Work involves multiple trades, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and painting. Responsibilities range from routine preventative maintenance to major installations or upgrades, occasionally requiring coordination with outside contractors. The technician works independently and as part of a small team. Reports to the Building Maintenance Manager.

What we offer:

• Benefits BEGIN ON DAY ONE – medical, dental and vision
• Paid time off package as well as paid holidays
• Competitive pay with opportunity for career growth
• Health Saving Account with employer contribution
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Company-paid group life insurance

Key Responsibilities

• • Assist with the operation and maintenance of mechanical systems including plumbing, HVAC, electrical (limited), steam systems, boiler systems, and fire protection/alarm systems
  • Complete routine inspections and preventative maintenance on facility systems and equipment
  • Perform general upkeep and maintenance of building interior and exterior areas, including cleaning, painting, touch-ups, and minor repairs
  • Conduct seasonal tasks such as snow removal, salting sidewalks, clearing debris, and general groundskeeping; power wash exterior areas as needed
  • Replace light bulbs, ceiling tiles, filters, and other building components as needed
  • Perform minor plumbing and electrical repairs (e.g., replacing switches, outlets, faucets, or unclogging drains)
  • Respond to facility alarms, mechanical/electrical/elevator failures, and other incidents during and outside of normal working hours when on call; complete related reports
  • Comply with OSHA guidelines and company safety policies at all times
  • Assist vendors and contractors on site as needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support facility operations

Desired Qualifications

• • 3+ years of building maintenance experience preferred
  • Flexibility to be on call and respond to emergencies as needed
  • Experience operating and maintaining boiler systems preferred
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team in an efficient, organized manner
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Solid record of attendance and punctuality
  • Positive attitude and willingness to assist where needed
  • Valid Driver’s License required

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• This position requires walking, stooping, kneeling, bending, turning and reaching
• Must be able to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to be on feet for long periods of time, including indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions
• Be able to lift 50 lbs. multiple times a day

Job Description

Performs routine, repetitive assembly of furniture. Must be able to follow written instructions and interpret blueprints to successfully assemble products. Must be proficient with measuring instruments, hand tools and power tools. Attention to detail and a focus on quality are critical. Reports to Production Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Following written instructions to correctly assemble furniture prior to shipment
• Performing fit and alignment adjustments
• Ensure that quality standards are followed and that any deviations are reported
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment as needed
• Follow all safety guidelines and regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• The ability to stand for a 10 hour shift
• Ability to use hand/power tools (hammer, drills) to assemble furniture. Experience is a plus, but training is available as long as candidate is willing.
• Frequent lifting and movement of furniture pieces - generally up to 40lbs, with team lifts for higher amounts
• Attention to detail and an eye for quality deviations
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn each function in the department

This is a full-time, direct hire position, with full benefits package. Health, dental, and vision insurance available day 1! Weekly pay on Fridays.

Job Description

Machine Operators run machines such as CNC routers, edge banders, panel saws or other machines to cut and process wood related to making furniture. The job typically requires the ability to follow written instructions and read blueprint specifications, or equivalent. Operates and adjusts semi-automatic or automatic numerically controlled machine tools to perform standard and repetitive sequences of operations where programs are provided and setups are often made and maintained by others..

Responsibilities

• Sets up, adjusts and checks out programming and operates numerically controlled machine tools to perform a series of progressive machining operations.
• Works from programming instructions, operational data and machine setup instructions defining and coding tool arrangements, material clamping methods, machine calibrations and console settings.
• Work from programming instructions, operational data and machine setup instructions.
• Ensure that work order completion dates are met.
• Ensure that quality standards have been achieved.
• Control and reduce the costs and waste amounts.
• Check parts for conformance to specifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience with wood machining, operating a CNC router, edge-bander and panel saw a plus.

• Prior experience with set-up and production use of standard manual wood working machines; table saws, joiners, shapers, horizontal & vertical drilling machines, routers, wide belt sanders and panel saws are a plus.
• Knowledge of operations include drilling, boring and milling, turning etc.

• Able to read calipers, other measuring devices and blueprints.

• Motivated individual with a positive attitude and a lead-by-example mentality
• Good attendance and strong communication skills

Job Description

Have you ever found yourself wanting to create something meaningful and be a part of something bigger than yourself? Us too. At RT London, we build American-made furniture that helps people learn, grow, heal, and thrive.

Universities, rehabilitation facilities, shelters, medical centers, training camps, and libraries are just a few of the markets we serve. In other words, our work impacts real people and their communities.

We help change lives every day. If you join the RT London team, you will too.

What you’ll be doing:

• Reading work orders to determine types and amounts of materials required to cover work pieces

• Padding, covering, trimming, and finishing lounge furniture to specifications

• Applying padding to provide proper support, texture and to maintain design contours
• Assisting in various areas of the department — building wooden frames, gluing foam to frames, cutting fabric, and moving materials between workers

• Following all safety and quality standards, including inspecting and reporting any deviations

• Cross-training within related positions in production

Who you are:

• Well-versed in upholstery
• An active person with a positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning
• Proficient with measuring instruments, hand tools, and power tools
• You can effectively manage your time and communicate well with a team
• You take pride in production
• Your attention to detail is strong, you have an eye for quality

Who we are:

We spend a majority of our lives working, so why not make it fun? We’ve made RT London a place our employees enjoy by offering these benefits:

• Regular Employee Appreciation Days - lunches, breakfasts, snacks, prizes, and other perks
• Employee Referral Program - refer a friend to work at RT London, get a $750 bonus!
• 2 weeks paid time off
• Paid personal days
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) matching program
• Weekly pay schedule

The details:

• Home by 5 p.m. every day: First shift, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Full-time
• Monday through Thursday, Fridays as needed
• Great location: Right in bustling downtown Grand Rapids

Job Description

Don’t see a position that fits your skills? We are always looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our team. By submitting a general application, you will be considered for future openings across various areas of the company.

Potential areas include:

• Manufacturing & Production (assembly, machine operation, finishing, quality control)

• Warehouse & Logistics (shipping, receiving, material handling, forklift operation)

• Engineering & Design (product design, drafting, CAD, continuous improvement)

• Sales & Customer Service (account management, inside sales, customer support)

• Office & Administrative (finance, marketing, purchasing)

Desired Qualifications

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to change
• Dependability and accountability in attendance and performance
• Experience in furniture, manufacturing, or related fields is a plus (but not required for all roles)