Elevator Interior Fabricator - Wood Worker (72944)

Valcourt Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Valcourt Group in Houston, TX is seeking a skilled woodworker/carpenter to turn raw materials into finished products according to drawings and specifications. You will support our manufacturing team by ensuring high quality, timely, and safe woodworking output.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of production carpentry experience, can read fabrication drawings, operate table saws and other machinery, and perform finishing and quality inspections to meet exact tolerances.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of woodworker/carpenter experience in production.
• Ability to read blueprints and meet tight tolerances.
• Proficient in finishing techniques and quality inspection.
• Lift materials 50+ lbs with team assistance.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Operate woodworking machinery and tools such as table saws, jointers, planers, routers, and sanders.
• Perform hand-tool and power-tool work to produce parts and assemblies.
• Assemble panels using fasteners, adhesives, dowels, and joinery methods.
• Finish work with sanding, staining, painting to meet quality standards.
• Inspect finished components for defects and verify dimensions/tolerances.
• Maintain and calibrate tools; follow safety and housekeeping standards.
• Collaborate with design/engineering and production teams to improve processes.

Skills

Read blueprints

Woodworking machinery

Joinery methods

Quality inspection

Education

Certification or apprenticeship in carpentry

Tools

Table saws

Jointers

Planers

Routers

Sanders

CNC routing

Job description

The candidate will be responsible for turning raw materials into finished products according to technical drawings and specifications. This role will support our manufacturing/production team by ensuring high quality, timely, and safe woodworking output.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Operate woodworking machinery and tools (e.g., table saws, jointers, planers, routers, sanders, CNC-wood-machining if applicable).
• Perform hand-tool and power-tool work (cutting, shaping, joining, finishing) to produce parts and assemblies.
• Assemble panels using fasteners, adhesives, dowels, and other joinery methods.
• Perform sanding, staining, painting, or other finishing work to meet quality standards.
• Assemble panels with finished products consisting of metals, laminates, glass, and porcelain tile.
• Inspect finished components for defects and verify dimensions/tolerances.
• Maintain and calibrate woodworking tools and equipment; follow safety procedures and housekeeping standards.
• Collaborate with design/engineering and production teams to improve processes, materials, and workflows.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience (e.g., 2-5 years) as a woodworker/carpenter in a production or fabrication environment.
• Strong knowledge of woodworking tools, machinery, and joinery methods.
• Ability to read blueprints/technical drawings and work to tight tolerances.
• Ability to lift raw materials weighing 50+ lbs utilizing team lifts as necessary.
• Proficient in finishing techniques (sanding, staining, painting) and quality inspection.
• Good hand-eye coordination, physical stamina, attention to detail, and safety awareness.
  
  

Qualifications

• Certification or apprenticeship in carpentry or woodworking trade.
• Experience with CNC routing for wood, custom cabinetry, furniture-making or high-end millwork.
• Knowledge of various wood species, finishes, and sustainable wood practices.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or 5S in a woodworking/fabrication shop.