Wood Crafter

Wood Crafter

Wood Crafters will perform a wide range of carpentry projects in support of the 120th Congressional moves.

Journey level experience in the wood crafter or carpentry occupational trade is required.

Responsibilities include construction, alteration, repair or modification of items and structures where accuracy, spacing and fit are essential to structural soundness and appearance. Selects, cuts, turns, shapes, joins, bonds, fits, assembles and decorates wooden materials and parts, using the full range of hand and power woodworking tools, machines and techniques to create superior and structurally reliable woodwork which requires exact fitting and close weight, pressure and size tolerances to construct specialty furniture.

Uses a wide knowledge of wood supplies and precision woodworking methods and their alternatives to plan and lay out their work from specifications, blueprints, rough sketches and verbal instructions, taking into consideration the tooling, durability, cost, strength and appearance characteristics of a variety of softwoods, hardwoods, plywood, veneers and wood substitutes for projects.

Follows all OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner. The position also provides or receives training, either on the job or through classroom training, to ensure the utilization of all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), etc.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Please note: This position is temporary and subject to the project needs of the agency. If project work continues, however, it could be extended beyond the 13 months-time frame at the sole discretion of the agency.