Craftsmen

CraftsmenJOB DESCRIPTION: Experienced CraftsmenDEPARTMENT: CustomFLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt (Hourly)COMPENSATION HIGHLIGHT: $10,000 Signing BonusPosition SummaryThe Experienced Craftsmen is responsible for complex wood shaping, custom assembly, intricate curves and angle work, decorative grid work, screen fabrication, and product repairs (including occasional on-site repairs). This role also serves as a technical advisor to the sales and engineering teams on custom design feasibility and manufacturing processes.Compensation & IncentivesSigning Bonus: $10,000 signing bonus (terms and payment schedule to be detailed in offer letter).Essential FunctionsProduction & Fabrication: Execute complex custom woodworking, shaping, assembly, and finishing tasks as outlined in department specifications.Quality Assurance: Maintain strict quality control standards for all finished products and components.Preventative Maintenance: Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment and machinery as assigned by the department leader.Delivery Commitments: Work overtime as required to meet scheduled customer delivery timelines.Safety & Workplace Standards: Work safely at all times, adhere to all safety protocols, and maintain a clean, organized work area.Technical Consultation: Offer practical insight and advice to engineering and sales teams regarding custom millwork and door construction.Education & Work ExperienceHigh School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.Proven prior experience in custom architectural woodwork or door manufacturing, specifically in:Shaping & AssemblyPre-Hang & Stopping-InCustom Veneering ProcessesKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesVeneering & Pressing OperationsVeneer Techniques: Slip-matched, book-matched, veneer stitching, and veneer softening.Equipment Operation: Guillotine/shear, veneering panel press, and edge bander.Veneer Restoration: Skilled in detailed veneer repair.Fire Door & Core PreparationFire door core preparation and fire jamb fabrication.Pressing fire door cores and pressing faces on flush doors.Pre-Hang & AssemblyFittings & Hardware: Pre-fitting jambs, door stops, thresholds, and manual machining for miscellaneous hardware and weather stripping.Assembly: Exterior and interior jamb assembly.Molding & Glass ApplicationGlazing & Panels: Application of interior and exterior glass and panels (Single Glazed / Insulated Glass).Custom Molding: Curved/irregular molding application, cut/cope/apply Simulated Divided Lites (SDL), and manual cope removal using hand routing techniques.Specialty Installations: Installation of specialty components, including mirrors with black die molding.Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Safety glassesHearing protectionProtective gloves