Job description

Summary/Objective: The Millwork Assistant position is responsible for general manufacturing duties involving handling wood and related materials. The position requires an individual to assist the Lead Millwork Technicians as necessary to achieve the desired productivity levels established by the company. This role also requires occasional Mill shop-based deliveries.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to determine and pull proper materials needed for each task.
• Physically able to lift heavy boards and sheets of plywood to process through various machinery in the production of goods.

Prepare products for finishing and/or shipping, including, but not limited to, filling nail holes and voids, sanding, and priming mouldings and millwork.

• Must be able to safely operate the following: cut-off saws, jointers, planers, table saws, shapers, sanders, pneumatic nail/staple guns, chop saws, routers, table saws, hand tools, and other various specialty machinery to manufacture components from lumber, plywood, and other wood products.
• Must be able to exercise independent judgment when undertaking assignments.
• Must be able to safely use dangerous, powerful machinery and always wear personal safety devices such as safety glasses, hearing protection guards, and safety shields.
• Maintain a safe working environment, identifying and correcting potential safety concerns and hazards.
• Packaging finished products to ship by palletizing, stretch wrapping, and banding.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions, paying attention to details.
• Work on a production line within a team concept
• Ability to produce the final product within the project deadlines.
• Maintain machines and tools daily.
• Maintain cleanliness of shop, performs routine service on equipment
• Assist lead workers as necessary and perform other duties as required.
• Make shop-based deliveries when needed

Competencies:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet project deadlines
• Practical mathematics and measuring skills
• Must follow company policies, and safety instructions and wear required protective equipment.
• Able to function effectively as part of a production team.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and works well with others.

Required Education and Experience:

• Ability to communicate with supervisors and co-workers
• Must be able to follow directions + follow specific work procedures/steps
• Experience with hand and power tools
• Experience with reading architectural shop drawings
• High Mathematical aptitude

Preferred Experience:

• Previous Carpentry/Woodworking/Constructions experience
• Prior Assembly experience
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Working Conditions and Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to airborne particles, dust, debris, moving forklifts, noise, and vibration. Physical demands include:

Standing: Alternates between occasional and frequent standing and sitting as necessary to complete tasks performed at variable bench levels. Periods of time can range from 15 minutes to 2 hours consecutively.

Walking: Occasionally between workstations or to obtain parts and supplies.

Sitting: Alternates between sitting and standing as necessary to complete tasks performed at bench level. Periods of time can range from 15 minutes to 2 hours. The worker will alternate between sitting and standing frequently, alternating between the two and the worker’s discretion.

Assembler

Lifting: May lift smaller items weighing ounces on a frequent to constant basis throughout the day (hand tools, screws, wires, etc.). May occasionally to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds for short distances.

Carrying: May occasionally to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds for short distances.

Pushing/Pulling: May occasionally push/pull cart with supplies for short distances with up to 30 pounds of force. The worker may use less than 10 pounds of push/pull force frequently to constantly throughout the day while performing assembly duties (this will include pushing and pulling on pieces of the item being assembled)

Controlling: Occasional to frequent if operating machinery.

Climbing: The worker may be required to use a flight of stairs or a step stool on an occasional basis.

Bending/Stooping: Occasionally at waist level if retrieving a dropped item. The worker may slightly bend at the neck level on an occasional frequent basis while working on products.

Position Type/Expected Work Hours: This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Typical hours are Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Travel: None

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Millwork: 1 year (Preferred)
• Trim carpentry: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bethel, CT 06801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person