Wood Processing Assistant

Warmoth Guitar Products, Inc.; Puyallup (WA); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Supplemental Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Program

401(k) with Employer Match (4%)

8 Paid Holidays

Vacation

Sick Leave

Descripción de la vacante

Warmoth Guitar Products, Inc. in Puyallup, WA is seeking an entry-level wood processing assistant. You will operate light industrial machinery to prepare guitar necks and bodies, manage timber inventory, and ensure accurate cuts to maximize usable output.

This full-time on-site role requires attention to detail, strong organization, and the ability to stand for 8 hours. Competitive starting pay and benefits accompany the position.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of fast-paced production/manufacturing experience preferred.
• One year of carpentry, wood processing, or woodworking experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Manage wood inventory, organizing and transporting it as needed.
• Plan wood use, determine best arrangement and cut for each part.
• Inspect wood for defects while maximizing yield and minimizing waste.
• Grade and organize wood according to its grade.
• Operate electric saws, sanders, and jointers.
• Cut, slice, resaw, glue, joint, trim, chop, rip, sand, plane, route wood to dimensions.
• Follow safety policies to maintain a safe work environment.

Conocimientos

electric sanders

electric tools

hand tools

operating machinery

organization

attention to detail

confident decision-making

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Carpentry/woodworking experience preferred

Herramientas

Electric saws

Sanders

Jointers

Descripción del empleo

Description

Job description:

Entry Level - We will train you!

Do you enjoy working with your hands? Then this might be just the job for you! We are seeking a detail-oriented individual to process and coordinate wood materials for production. This person will operate a variety of light industrial machinery to process wood components to create both guitar necks and bodies. The position requires the ability to assess material for optimal use, accurately cut material to maximize usable output, and operate woodworking equipment with precision to support production needs.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage wood inventory, organizing and transporting it, as needed.
• Plan wood use, determining the best arrangement and cut for each part.
• Inspect wood for defects while processing it with a focus on maximizing yield and minimizing waste.
• Grade and organize wood according to it’s grade.
• Operate a variety of electric saws, sanders, and jointers.
• Cut, slice, resaw, glue, joint, trim, chop, rip, sand, plane, route wood to specified dimensions.
• Ensure the health & safety of yourself and others by following policies, procedures, and always acting in a safe manner.

The ideal candidate is someone who…

has a basic knowledge of:

• a variety of electric sanders, other electric tools and hand tools.
• operating light industrial machinery.

has:

• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Positive and constructive attitude
• Confident decision-making skills

and is able to:

• stand and occasionally walk for an 8-hour period.
• bend and twist upper and lower body.
• reach, grasp, grip to move and lift long and heavy wooden boards.
• move items up to 60 lbs.
• transport wood using a truck and/or trailer.
• tolerate a dusty work environment.
• accurately follow instructions.
• stay focused and alert while performing repetitive tasks.
• work at a quick pace while maintaining superior quality standards.
• maintain hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity for an 8-hour period.
• maintain good vision to include close vision and depth perception for an 8-hour period.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of relevant fast-paced production, and manufacturing experience preferred
• One year of carpentry, wood processing, or woodworking experience preferred

Working Environment:

This position does not supervise other positions but may assist with training other employees. It is full-time, onsite, Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The work location for this position is manufacturing and may experience a loud and/or dusty environment. This work area is not temperature controlled and may experience higher temperatures in the summer. This individual will primarily work independently but may interact with team members as needed throughout the day. This position occasionally requires use of a personal vehicle for reimbursable work-related travel.

Location:

On-site at our Puyallup, WA site

Hours:

Full Time, Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4:30pm

Compensation:

Starting $17.13 - $17.13

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• 401(k) with Employer Match (4%)
• 8 Paid Holidays, as they fall on weekdays
• Vacation
• Sick Leave

THE COMPANY:

Warmoth Guitar Products, maker of the finest custom guitar and bass parts on the planet, is a family owned and operated business located in Puyallup on South Hill. Warmoth is the largest manufacturer of quality custom guitar and bass parts in the US for over 45 years. We love guitars and our customers love them too. Learn more about us at www.warmoth.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Puyallup, WA 98375 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Puyallup, WA 98375: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person