{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"35813614bd4f457dadaf9753","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/35813614bd4f457dadaf9753","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/35813614bd4f457dadaf9753","title":"Back End Position","description":"Job Description: Backend Operator\nPosition Overview\nJob Title: Backend Operator-\nDepartment: Backend / Advanced Production\nFLSA Classification: Non-exempt (Hourly)\nReports To: Department Leader / Production Supervisor\nPosition Summary:\nThe Backend Operator is a highly skilled technical role responsible for executing complex craftsmanship operations, including advanced shaping, curved and angled work, custom grid work, and screen assembly. In addition to expert-level assembly, finishing, and shipping capabilities, this position handles critical product repairs (both in-shop and on-site at customer locations) and serves as an internal technical advisor to the Sales and Engineering teams.\nEssential Functions & Responsibilities\nAdvanced Fabrication & Specialized Assembly: Execute complex geometric woodworking tasks, including radius/curved work, precision angles, custom grid work, and screen fabrication.\nProduct Restoration & Field Service: Perform high-quality product repairs in the facility and travel to customer locations to handle on-site technical repair work as required.\nCross-Department Collaboration: Provide technical feedback, manufacturing insights, and feasibility advice to Sales and Engineering teams to improve product design and customer satisfaction.\nQuality Assurance & Maintenance: Take personal ownership of final product quality. Perform routine preventative maintenance on specialized machinery and tools as assigned.\nSafety & Compliance: Strict adherence to safety protocols, maintaining a clean and orderly workstation, and proper usage of all required PPE.\nOperational Flexibility: Work overtime as required to meet strict customer delivery commitments and production schedules.\nRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities\n1. Advanced Technical Woodworking & Repair\nExpertise in executing complex shapes, radius cuts, angled joinery, and detailed grid/screen configurations.\nStrong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for performing delicate wood and structural repairs both in-shop and in the field.\n2. Sanding, Surface Prep & Finishing\nProficient in operating Wide Belt Sanders and Quick Wood Sanding machinery.\nSkilled in hand sanding (utilizing DA sanders), cleaning copes, stamping doors, and filling/repairing joints and surface imperfections.\nExperience with paint/primer application, intricate wood staining, color matching, and top-coating.\n3. Final Assembly & Pre-Hanging\nPrecise installation of hinges, miscellaneous hardware, weather stripping, and inserting doors into assembled jambs.\nAbility to clean and caulk exterior glass components and execute flawless surface touch-ups.\n4. Packaging & Shipping Logistics\nFamiliarity with processing package shipments (UPS, FedEx, DHL) and Common Carrier (LTL) logistics.\nAbility to manually create accurate packing lists, manage hand/automatic shrink-wrapping, and safely assist with truck loading.\nEducation & Experience\nHigh School Diploma or G.E.D. is a plus.\nProven, advanced experience in custom wood door manufacturing, architectural woodworking, or high-end finish carpentry.\nRequired Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)\nEmployees in this position are required to wear and maintain the following PPE at all times while on the production floor:\nSafety Glasses\nHearing Protection\nProtective Gloves","company":"Select Door","rawCompany":"select door","city":"North Java","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-23T15:38:01.574Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-7099.00","title":"Woodworkers, All Other","slug":"woodworkers-all-other"},{"code":"51-7011.00","title":"Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters","slug":"cabinetmakers-and-bench-carpenters"},{"code":"51-7042.00","title":"Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing","slug":"woodworking-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders-except-sawing"}],"industries":[{"code":"337212","title":"Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing","slug":"custom-architectural-woodwork-and-millwork-manufacturing"},{"code":"321918","title":"Other Millwork (including Flooring)","slug":"other-millwork-including-flooring"},{"code":"321999","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-wood-product-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Back End Position","description":"Job Description: Backend Operator\nPosition Overview\nJob Title: Backend Operator-\nDepartment: Backend / Advanced Production\nFLSA Classification: Non-exempt (Hourly)\nReports To: Department Leader / Production Supervisor\nPosition Summary:\nThe Backend Operator is a highly skilled technical role responsible for executing complex craftsmanship operations, including advanced shaping, curved and angled work, custom grid work, and screen assembly. In addition to expert-level assembly, finishing, and shipping capabilities, this position handles critical product repairs (both in-shop and on-site at customer locations) and serves as an internal technical advisor to the Sales and Engineering teams.\nEssential Functions & Responsibilities\nAdvanced Fabrication & Specialized Assembly: Execute complex geometric woodworking tasks, including radius/curved work, precision angles, custom grid work, and screen fabrication.\nProduct Restoration & Field Service: Perform high-quality product repairs in the facility and travel to customer locations to handle on-site technical repair work as required.\nCross-Department Collaboration: Provide technical feedback, manufacturing insights, and feasibility advice to Sales and Engineering teams to improve product design and customer satisfaction.\nQuality Assurance & Maintenance: Take personal ownership of final product quality. 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