Furniture Shop Supervisor - CTR

Amity Foundation; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Amity Foundation in Tucson, AZ seeks a Furniture Shop Supervisor to lead wood and welding shops, supervise students and staff, and ensure safety and quality in furniture production. The role involves coordinating with management and vendors.

Candidates should have 3–5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing or shop setting, a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid, a valid driver’s license, and welding certification, with proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or shop environment.
• Strong leadership and training abilities.
• Ability to enforce safety and OSHA guidelines.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily wood and metal shop activities.
• Oversee furniture production and shipping.
• Maintain inventory of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and safety training.
• Coordinate with management on facilities needs.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Verbal and written communication

MS Office

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR and First Aid certification

Driver's License

AWS D1.1 Welding Certification

Tools

MS Office

Shop safety equipment

Job description

Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed Teaching, and Therapeutic Community are seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach, learn and join our community as a Furniture Shop Supervisor at our residential campus in Tucson, AZ. This groundbreaking opportunity not only will be working in our residential programs to help the inmate population but will also enhance your training and experience in the field.

About Amity:

Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed, and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. Amity is committed to research, development implementation, and dissemination of information regarding community building.

Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal

Job Summary:

This position will have 4 areas of responsibility:

• Wood Shop
• Metal Shop
• Student Training and
• Safety

Essential Duties:

• Supervises and directs Lead-Techs daily in manufacturing finished carpentry and furniture.
• Oversee daily activities in both the wood and welding shops to ensure efficiency

• Supervise Furniture Shop Employees and Students.
• Supervise furniture production and shipping.
• Inspect finished wood and metal products to ensure they meet strict design specifications and premium aesthetic quality standards.

• Supervise purchasing and inventory of materials and supplies.
• Develop and maintain inventory of all tools and equipment.
• Manage the upkeep, calibration, and repair of all shop machinery, tooling, and welding equipment.
• Supervise Safety training of authorized personnel on the use of all equipment and tools.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment by enforcing OSHA regulations, PPE compliance, and machine guarding.
• Train, mentor, and schedule fabrication technicians, welders, and woodworkers.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, and end users/customers.
• Develop and maintain vendor contact list.
• Comfortable with creating and using spreadsheets
• Securing supplies and materials to complete manufacturing projects
• Work directly with our management team to provide strategic direction for facilities needs and future growth plans
• Attends workshops, meetings, and training as requested by Furniture Shop Manager.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

FLSA Exemption

Status: Non-Exempt Supervises: Furniture Shop Technicians

Position Status: Full Time, Accrual Level FT1 Revised: 9-14-26

Required:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) or equivalent training or work experience
• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or shop environment.

Required:

Certifications or Licenses:

• Current valid CPR and First Aid certification.
• Current valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record and the ability to operate a motor vehicle for the occasional material transport or site visits.
• Welding Certification: Must hold a valid AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel Certification.

Skills/Abilities:

• Minimal knowledge of contemporary substance abuse treatment practices in a residential setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high level of empathy.
• Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectively under pressure generated through association with our students.
• Proficient with basic computer skills including familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite products

ADA Information:

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier weights with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment.
• Frequently required to stand for extended periods of time.
• Frequently required to perform physical work for extended periods of time.
• Frequently required to reach, walk, climb, pull, push, grasp, stretch, and stoop.
• Frequently required talk, hear, see, and use repetitive motions.
• Frequently able to communicate verbally and in written form.
• Frequently able to use all types of vision, such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, to complete daily tasks.
• Required to wear location appropriate clothing

Mental Demands:

• Ability to change direction as priorities shift.
• Ability to thrive in environments that require the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to cope with occasionally difficult or temperamental students and faculty.
• Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress related to the position.

Work Conditions:

• Generally, in an indoor setting but may work outdoors.
• Works in outdoor elements such as heat, precipitation and wind.
• Will be working with commercial equipment and tools powered and non-powered.

Environmental Conditions:

• The noise level in the work environment is moderate loud to loud (70-90 dB).
• The temperature in the work environment is usually moderate to cool but can be cold.

Travel:

• May travel locally as needed.

$22 - $27 an hour

Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position. It is not possible or desirable to commit every detailed aspect of each job to a written description. This job description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification, and addition as deemed necessary by the company. Job descriptions alone cannot be used as an argument to refuse work assignments. Faculty are required to comply with supervisory instructions and perform other job duties, responsibilities and assignments required by company officials. This job description does not constitute an employment contract between the company and any employee. The job responsibilities of this position may include cross-training in other functions to ensure satisfactory operation.

I have read the above job description and have had an opportunity to discuss with my supervisor or the hiring manager. By signing below, I agree and understand what is expected of me, and will comply with all requirements of this position.