2nd shift Crate Builder – Carpenter

D-J Engineering, Inc.; Augusta (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

D-J Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Carpenter to fabricate shipping crates and pallets for aerospace parts in our Augusta, KS wood shop. You will read blueprints to ensure customer requirements are met and handle lumber up to 50 lbs with various hand tools and saws.

Responsibilities include maintaining wood shop equipment and performing additional shop duties as needed. This role requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and flexibility for weekend hours when required.

Qualifications

• Reading blueprints to meet customer requirements.
• Ability to lift and move lumber up to 50 lbs.
• Flexibility to work weekends when needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate crates and pallets for aerospace parts and tools.
• Operate shop equipment like table saws, mitre saws, and circular saws.
• Perform periodic maintenance on wood shop equipment.
• Complete other duties around the shop as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Physical stamina

Detail orientation

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma/GED or equivalent

Tools

Table saw

Miter saw

Circular saw

Pneumatic stapler/nailer

Hand tools

Job description

DJ Engineering has recently developed a wood shop to support our shipping departments. The Carpenter will be responsible for fabricating mainly shipping crates and pallets to ship aerospace parts and tools.

Responsibilities:

• Using equipment such as table saws, miter saws, circular saws, pneumatic staplers/nailers, hand tools, tape measures, etc.
• Fabricating crates ranging from hand held size to large shipping container size.
• Reading blue prints to meet customer requirements.
• Lifting and moving lumber up to 50 lbs.
• Periodic maintenance of the wood shop equipment.
• Complete other duties around the shop as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends when needed.
• Candidate must show strong work ethic a dedication to quality.
• Candidates must possess a High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and ability to work in a very fast paced environment.

Other Qualifications:

Preference shown to candidates who have experience in and/or working knowledge of:

Carpentry or general wood workingThe aerospace industry.Schedule: 4pm-2:30am Sunday - Thursday

Candidate must be a US Citizen.

D-J Engineering, Inc. is an EOE company.