Fabricator

The wood door fabricator modifies architectural grade wood doors as required to properly accommodate hardware applications within the code indicated for the ultimate application. Essential Functions • Set up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot fabricating machines, such as saws, drill presses, lathes, shapers, routers, sanders, planers, mill end, wood nailing machines, jointers, mortisers, molders, and shapers • Determine product specifications and materials, layout, work methods, and machine setup requirements, according to oral or written instructions, drawings, or work orders independent of supervision • Examine raw wood stock for defects, and to ensure conformity to size and other specification standards • Adjust machine tables or cutting devices and set controls on machines to produce specified cuts or operations • Trim wood parts according to specifications, using planes, chisels, and wood files or sanders • Inspect and mark completed work pieces and stack them on pallets, in boxes, so that they can be moved to the next workstation. • Examine finished work pieces for smoothness, shape, angle, depth-of-cut, and conformity to specifications, and verify dimensions, visually and using hands, tape measures, calipers, templates • Attach parts and subassemblies together to form completed units, using glue, dowels, nails, screws and or clamps • Check and assist shipping and receiving personal that pulls wood doors from inventory or finished modifications that are completed • Perform routine maintenance on equipment in a safe manner and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed • Install and hang frames and doors as well as hardware such as (but not limited to) closers, hinges, locks, thresholds, and sweeps, in the field as needed • Maintain the organization and cleanliness of the wood shop • Assist in stocking and everyday help keep material organized in the wood door warehouse to maintain proper inventory status • Assist in the wood door shop with various tasks, such as undercuts, plastic laminate, lite kit cutouts, and dotul door machine • Other relative duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications • High School Diploma, or an equivalent combination of education/experience • Current and valid US driver’s license preferred • Forklift certification preferred • At least 1 year of experience woodworking with related products Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Knowledge of architectural door materials and hardware • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly • Accomplished in the use of power tools required for the work • Quick reaction time, precise control, good manual dexterity, keen focus, and the ability to creatively and thoughtfully problem solve as it relates to the work • Strong oral and written expression and comprehension skills • Ability to work overtime as needed 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. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is required to stand, kneel, crouch, stoop, use hands to handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms for more than two-thirds of the working day. Walking and talking or hearing are required for approximately one-third of the working day. This role requires frequent lifting of items weighing 25–50 pounds and occasional lifting of items exceeding 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This position regularly operates in construction sites, warehouses, and shop environments. Conditions include proximity to forklifts and other heavy machinery and the use of various tools and hardware. Employees are subject to frequent heavy lifting and may be required to travel to project sites. Employees may be exposed to variable weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold . Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to fulfill the essential functions of the role. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws.