Woodworker

Job Description: Woodworker

Position Overview

Job Title: Woodworker

Department: Backend / Production

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt (Hourly)

Reports To: Department Leader / Production Supervisor

Position Summary:

The Woodworker is responsible for executing core production operations including assembly, sanding, priming, and prepping custom wood doors for shipment. This role requires a high degree of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and versatility across multiple stages of the manufacturing process to ensure products meet strict quality standards.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Production Operations: Efficiently perform all department functions across sanding, priming, final assembly, and shipping as assigned.

• Quality Control: Take personal ownership of the quality of the product at every stage of production, identifying defects and making surface repairs before doors move to the next phase.

• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine preventative maintenance on machinery and tools as assigned by the department leader.

• Safety & Housekeeping: Operate all tools and machinery in a safe manner, adhere to company safety protocols, and maintain a clean, organized work area.

• Flexibility: Work overtime as required to meet strict customer delivery commitments and production schedules.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Sanding, Surface Prep & Finishing

• Machinery Operation: Proficient in operating Wide Belt Sanders and Quick Wood Sanding equipment.

• Hand Prep: Skilled in hand sanding utilizing a Dual Action (DA) sander, cleaning copes, and stamping finished doors.

• Surface Repair: Ability to seamlessly fill joints and repair surface imperfections.

• Finishing: Experience with paint and primer application, wood staining, color matching, and top-coating procedures.

2. Final Assembly & Pre-Hanging

• Hardware Installation: Proficient in installing hinges, miscellaneous hardware, and weather stripping.

• Glass Work: Ability to clean and caulk exterior glass components securely.

• Pre-Hanging: Skilled in final surface touch-ups and precisely installing/fitting doors into assembled jambs.

3. Packaging & Shipping Logistics

• Carrier Protocols: Familiar with processing package shipments via major carriers (UPS, FedEx, DHL) as well as Common Carrier (LTL) shipping.

• Logistics Prep: Ability to manually create accurate packing lists.

• Securing Loads: Proficient in both hand and automatic shrink-wrapping techniques and safe truck-loading procedures.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. is a plus.

• Proven experience in woodworking, finish carpentry, or a specialized door manufacturing environment is highly preferred.