Woodworker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Woodworker
Job Description

This role focuses on transforming raw wood materials into high-quality finished products, including items such as newel posts and floating shelves. You will work on both high-volume production runs and one-of-a-kind custom pieces, using a variety of woodworking tools and techniques to cut, shape, sand, and assemble wood components into completed products.

Responsibilities

• Take raw wood materials and accurately cut, shape, and prepare them for production using tools such as miter saws, planers, routers, and table saws.
• Produce a wide range of wood products, including newel posts, floating shelves, and other components, ensuring consistency and quality across both large production runs and individual custom pieces.
• Measure materials precisely with a tape measure and mark cuts and layouts to meet specified dimensions and design requirements.
• Operate woodworking equipment safely and efficiently, including miter saws, planers, routers, and other shop tools, following all safety procedures and best practices.
• Sand and finish wood surfaces to achieve smooth, professional results suitable for final assembly or installation.
• Hand assemble cut and prepared wood components into finished products, ensuring proper fit, structural integrity, and clean workmanship.
• Perform basic equipment checks and maintain a clean and organized work area to support safe and efficient production.
• Follow production instructions, work orders, and quality standards to meet deadlines and output goals for both long runs and one-off projects.
• Collaborate with team members in the woodshop to coordinate workflow, share tools and workspace, and support overall production efficiency.

• Proven ability to work with raw wood materials and convert them into finished products using standard woodworking techniques.
• Experience using a tape measure accurately to mark and verify dimensions for cutting and assembly.
• Hands-on experience operating miter saws, planers, routers, and table saws to cut and shape wood components.
• Ability to perform sanding and surface preparation to achieve smooth, finished wood surfaces.
• Skill in hand tool use for assembly and fine adjustments, including basic hand woodworking tools.
• Capability to assemble wood components by hand into complete products, maintaining quality and structural integrity.
• Comfort working in a production environment with both high-volume runs and one-off custom pieces.
• Basic understanding of woodworking safety practices and safe operation of shop equipment.

• Experience as a woodworker in a professional woodshop environment is highly beneficial.
• Background in production work, manufacturing, or assembly is valuable for candidates focused on production duties.
• Ability to read and follow basic work instructions, measurements, and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing consistent, high-quality work.
• Reliability and ability to manage time effectively in a flexible scheduling environment.
• Willingness to learn new woodworking techniques and adapt to different product types and production runs.

You will join a shop that offers genuine scheduling flexibility, allowing you to start your day as early as 6:30 a.m. or later in the morning around 8 a.m. You can choose between four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days, supporting a better work-life balance. The environment values practical skills, steady work, and the opportunity to grow your woodworking and production experience while contributing to a variety of projects.

Work Environment

You will work in a dedicated woodshop environment that is equipped with miter saws, planers, routers, table saws, and other standard woodworking tools and equipment. The setting is hands-on and production-oriented, involving both large-scale runs and individual custom pieces. Expect a typical shop atmosphere with active machinery, wood dust, and physical tasks such as lifting, standing, and moving materials throughout the day. Hours are flexible, with the shop opening at 6:30 a.m. and options to work four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts, allowing you to align your schedule with your personal preferences.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brooten, MN.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Brooten,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.