Master Wood Craftsman

Select Door; North Java (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing Bonus

Job summary

Select Door in New York is seeking Experienced Craftsmen to perform complex woodworking, custom assembly and specialized veneer work. You’ll advise the engineering and sales teams on feasibility of designs and manufacturing methods, while maintaining high-quality standards on all products.

The role requires expertise in veneering, finishing, and door core prep, with emphasis on precision and safety. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and on-site work is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Proven experience in custom architectural woodwork or door manufacturing.
• Experience in shaping, assembly, pre-hang, stopping-in, and veneering processes.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex custom woodworking, shaping, assembly, and finishing tasks per department specs.
• Maintain strict quality control for all finished products and components.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment as directed by supervision.
• Meet scheduled delivery timelines and work overtime as needed.
• Provide practical technical input to sales and engineering on custom millwork and door construction.

Skills

Shaping & Assembly

Pre-Hang & Stopping-In

Custom Veneering

Quality Assurance

Preventative Maintenance

Safety & Compliance

Technical Consultation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Guillotine/Shear

Veneering Panel Press

Edge Bander

Hand Routing Techniques

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Experienced Craftsmen

DEPARTMENT: Custom

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

COMPENSATION HIGHLIGHT: $10,000 Signing Bonus

Position Summary

The Experienced Craftsmen is responsible for complex wood shaping, custom assembly, intricate curves and angle work, decorative grid work, screen fabrication, and product repairs (including occasional on-site repairs). This role also serves as a technical advisor to the sales and engineering teams on custom design feasibility and manufacturing processes.

Compensation & Incentives

• Signing Bonus: $10,000 signing bonus (terms and payment schedule to be detailed in offer letter).

Essential Functions

• Production & Fabrication: Execute complex custom woodworking, shaping, assembly, and finishing tasks as outlined in department specifications.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain strict quality control standards for all finished products and components.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment and machinery as assigned by the department leader.
• Delivery Commitments: Work overtime as required to meet scheduled customer delivery timelines.
• Safety & Workplace Standards: Work safely at all times, adhere to all safety protocols, and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Technical Consultation: Offer practical insight and advice to engineering and sales teams regarding custom millwork and door construction.

Education & Work Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Proven prior experience in custom architectural woodwork or door manufacturing, specifically in:
  • Shaping & Assembly
  • Pre-Hang & Stopping-In
  • Custom Veneering Processes

Veneering & Pressing Operations

• Veneer Techniques: Slip-matched, book-matched, veneer stitching, and veneer softening.
• Equipment Operation: Guillotine/shear, veneering panel press, and edge bander.
• Veneer Restoration: Skilled in detailed veneer repair.

Fire Door & Core Preparation

• Fire door core preparation and fire jamb fabrication.
• Pressing fire door cores and pressing faces on flush doors.

Pre-Hang & Assembly

• Fittings & Hardware: Pre-fitting jambs, door stops, thresholds, and manual machining for miscellaneous hardware and weather stripping.
• Assembly:
• Exterior and interior jamb assembly.

Molding & Glass Application

• Glazing & Panels: Application of interior and exterior glass and panels (Single Glazed / Insulated Glass).
• Custom Molding: Curved/irregular molding application, cut/cope/apply Simulated Divided Lites (SDL), and manual cope removal using hand routing techniques.
• Specialty Installations: Installation of specialty components, including mirrors with black die molding.

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection
• Protective gloves