Detail Shop Worker - Countertop Builder

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The position of Detail Worker - Countertop Builder is responsible for building countertops and custom wood products for the company from raw materials and/or pre-constructed items. This role will need to work the assigned shift, including any mandatory overtime.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Primarily responsible for building countertops out of laminate, solid surface, veneer, solid wood, compact, richlite, and more.
• Sets up and operates variety of woodworking machines and uses various hand tools to fabricate cabinets and other items.
• Reviews blueprints or drawings of articles to be constructed or repaired and plans sequence of cutting or shaping operations to be performed.
• Mark outline or dimensions of parts on paper or lumber stock, according to blueprint or drawing specifications.
• Matches materials for color, grain, or texture.
• Sets up and operates woodworking machines, such as table saws, jointer, mortiser, and shaper, to cut and shape parts from wood stock.
• Trim component parts of joints to ensure snug fit, using hand tools, such as table saw, hand routers or skill saw.
• Bores holes for insertion of screws or dowels by hand or using boring machine.
• Glues, fits, and clamps parts and subassemblies together to form complete unit, using clamps or draw bolts.
• Drives nails or other fasteners into joints at designated places to reinforce joints.
• Sands and scrapes surfaces and joints of articles to prepare articles for finishing.
• Estimate hours and material take-off from drawings.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance, arrive on time for scheduled shifts, and adhere to the company’s attendance policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two or more years of custom millwork and cabinetry working experience preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability and knowledge to build countertops out of laminate, solid surface, veneer, solid wood, compact, richlite, and more.
• Utilize situational awareness in detecting any deviation in the functioning of the machine.
• Basic mathematics.

• Extensive knowledge of materials and building processes and their functions.
• Ability to operate standard shop machinery and all hand tools, including table saw, nail guns, chop saws, etc.

• Able to read cut list and shop drawings.
• Ability to understand read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ensuring that safety is always top priority while working.
• Ability to work schedule as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : The requirements listed above 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.

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.

• Standing approximately 8-10 hours, 5 days a week, depending on business need, may be required to work 6 days/week depending on business need.
• Fine motor abilities are needed to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Specific vision abilities might be required by this job that include close vision, particularly reading that may be very fine print.
• Regular twisting, bending, squatting, pushing, pivoting, and moving or lifting 10-15 pounds.
• Employees will frequently lift and/or move 10-25 pounds while occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

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

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts such as saw blades.
• Exposed to vibration from machines.
• Noise level is loud and ear protection is on hand.
• Employees may be exposed to hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
• Sawdust is always present, and eye protection always required.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Frontier Door and Cabinet’s Safety Program and all established safety rules must be followed. This will include safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection (when needed) while on the production floor. This position will also require the use of gloves and a respirator while spraying.

We offer competitive pay, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for growth within our company.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance