Bench Carpenter - Swing Shift

Description

Position Summary:

Responsible for the set-up and operation of wood working machinery and tools to assemble a variety of products within specified timelines and per company standards. This is a Swing Shift Position so the typical production schedule is 3:30pm-11pm.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform rough assembly of product on a bench per production schedules and timelines.
• Read and interpret shop drawings and be able to work from cut list
• Work closely with the project lead to achieve production goals and develop strategies to remain within the materials and labor costs quoted for the job.
• Operates a safe work environment and keeps area neat and orderly, with materials and tools organized for efficient space utilization.
• Performs other related duties or special projects as assigned.
• Has experience working with the following woodworking tools : Table Saw, Overhead Sander, Sliding table saw, chop saws, trim routers, shaper, hand held routers, pneumatic tools, drills & drill drivers, layout tools, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and other Abilities:

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, and follow directions, understand and interpret drawings, details, and written instructions.
• One year minimum experience in woodworking or cabinet shop needed.
• Ability to operate table saw, band saw, jointer, chop saw and planer.
• Ability to operate hand tools such as pneumatic nail guns, jig saw and belt sander
• Proficient at using a tape measure.
• Detail oriented

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent; One or more years of work related experience in a woodworking or cabinet shop.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance

instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and

correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees

of organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole

numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent,

and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.