Shop Woodworker

Select Door; North Java (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Door is seeking a Woodworker to execute core production operations, including assembly, sanding, priming, and prepping custom wood doors for shipment. The role requires craftsmanship, attention to detail, and versatility across the manufacturing process to meet quality standards.

Responsibilities include keeping products at high quality, performing routine equipment maintenance, and ensuring safety and housekeeping.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. is a plus.
• Proven experience in woodworking, finish carpentry, or a specialized door manufacturing environment is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Production Operations: Efficiently perform all department functions across sanding, priming, final assembly, and shipping as assigned.
• Quality Control: Take personal ownership of product quality at every stage of production, identifying defects and making surface repairs before doors move to the next phase.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine preventative maintenance on machinery and tools as assigned by the department leader.
• Safety & Housekeeping: Operate all tools and machinery in a safe manner, adhere to company safety protocols, and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Flexibility: Work overtime as required to meet strict customer delivery commitments and production schedules.

Skills

Sanding

Surface Prep

Finishing

Machinery Operation

Hand Prep

Surface Repair

Hardware Installation

Glass Work

Pre-Hanging

Packaging & Shipping

Packing Lists

Load Securing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Woodworker

DEPARTMENT: Backend / Production

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

REPORTS TO: Department Leader / Production Supervisor

COMPENSATION HIGHLIGHT: $10,000 Signing Bonus

Position Summary

The Woodworker is responsible for executing core production operations including assembly, sanding, priming, and prepping custom wood doors for shipment. This role requires a high degree of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and versatility across multiple stages of the manufacturing process to ensure products meet strict quality standards.

Compensation & Incentives

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

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Production Operations: Efficiently perform all department functions across sanding, priming, final assembly, and shipping as assigned.
• Quality Control: Take personal ownership of product quality at every stage of production, identifying defects and making surface repairs before doors move to the next phase.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine preventative maintenance on machinery and tools as assigned by the department leader.
• Safety & Housekeeping: Operate all tools and machinery in a safe manner, adhere to company safety protocols, and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Flexibility: Work overtime as required to meet strict customer delivery commitments and production schedules.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Sanding, Surface Prep & Finishing

• Machinery Operation: Proficient in operating Wide Belt Sanders and Quick Wood Sanding equipment.
• Hand Prep: Skilled in hand sanding utilizing a Dual Action (DA) sander, cleaning copes, and stamping finished doors.
• Surface Repair: Ability to seamlessly fill joints and repair surface imperfections.
• Finishing: Experience with paint and primer application, wood staining, color matching, and top-coating procedures.

2. Final Assembly & Pre-Hanging

• Hardware Installation: Proficient in installing hinges, miscellaneous hardware, and weather stripping.
• Glass Work: Ability to clean and caulk exterior glass components securely.
• Pre-Hanging: Skilled in final surface touch-ups and precisely installing/fitting doors into assembled jambs.

3. Packaging & Shipping Logistics

• Carrier Protocols: Familiar with processing package shipments via major carriers (UPS, FedEx, DHL) as well as Common Carrier (LTL) shipping.
• Logistics Prep: Ability to manually create accurate packing lists.
• Securing Loads: Proficient in both hand and automatic shrink-wrapping techniques and safe truck-loading procedures.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. is a plus.
• Proven experience in woodworking, finish carpentry, or a specialized door manufacturing environment is highly preferred.