Woodworker

JOB DESCRIPTION: Woodworker

DEPARTMENT: Backend / Production

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

REPORTS TO: Department Leader / Production Supervisor

COMPENSATION HIGHLIGHT: $10,000 Signing Bonus

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.

Compensation & Incentives

• Signing Bonus: $10,000 signing bonus (terms, payout milestones, and schedule to be detailed in the offer letter).

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 product quality 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 & 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.