Wood Worker

United Support Services; Lemoore (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

United Support Services, Inc. invites applications for a Wood Worker to join our Warehouse team at the U.S. Naval Air Station in Lemoore, CA.

The role reports to the Project Manager and focuses on constructing crates, pallets, and storage solutions from wood and substitutes to support aircraft readiness. Candidates must have at least five years of specialized wood working experience and be able to obtain a DOD CAC card for access to secure flight line workspaces.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years specialized wood working experience.
• Ability to become proficient using the automated logistics information system (ALIS).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States (U.S.).
• DOD CAC card privileges to access flight line workspaces and critical information systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper material management services to keep aircraft mission ready.
• Construct and repair crates, pallets, storage bins from wood or substitutes.
• Fasten or install parts using hammer, nailing machine, or power staple; replace damaged parts.
• Build crates and woodwork on vehicles; apply preservatives to prolong wood life.
• Perform other warehouse duties to support the F-35 warehouse operation.
• Duties as assigned by Program Manager/Site Manager.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ALIS proficiency

Job description

United Support Services, Inc., a La Jolla based Engineering and Technology company, has an exciting new opportunity and is currently looking to add a Wood Worker to our Warehouse team to support our facility on U.S. Naval Air Station in Lemoore, CA. This position will report to the Project Manager and will be responsible for performing various warehouse functions. USS offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits! Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!

Must be able to pass a government background check to obtain access to a military base.

The Woodworker constructs and repairs items such as boxes, crates, pallets, and storage bins from wood and wood substitutes, studies specifications; and measures, marks, and cuts boards, using patterns, templates, ruler, pencil, and hand and power saws. This worker fastens or installs parts, using hammer, nailing machine, or power staple, repairs defective containers by replacing damaged parts, inserts wood bracings, cardboard files, and felt pads in containers. This incumbent may build crate around object, using ruler, hand tools, and pneumatic nailer, may fabricate, repair, modify, and replace woodwork on vehicle sides and beds, apply preservative to prolong wood life, and may pack, seal, band, and apply markings to crates and containers.

Task and Responsibilities:

• Ensure proper material management services which will ensure aircraft are appropriately maintained and mission ready.
• Constructs and repairs items such as boxes, crates, pallets, and storage bins from wood and wood substitutes, studies specifications.
• This worker fastens or installs parts, using hammer, nailing machine, or power staple, repairs defective containers by replacing damaged parts, inserts wood bracings, cardboard files, and felt pads in containers.
• Build crate around object, using ruler, hand tools, and pneumatic nailer, may fabricate, repair, modify, and replace woodwork on vehicle sides and beds, apply preservative to prolong wood life, and may pack, seal, band, and apply markings to crates and containers.
• In the event there are no specific carpentry/woodworker tasks requirements, the incumbent will be trained to perform other warehouse duties to facilitate the F-35 warehouse operation.
• Any and all other duties as assigned by the Program Manager/Site Manager.

Experience and Requirement

• Shall have a minimum of five (5) years specialized wood working experience.
• Must have and maintain a valid State Driver’s License if the use of a government vehicle is required with billet.

Required education/skills background:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be authorized to work in the United States (U.S.).
• Ability to become proficient using the automated logistics information system (ALIS).
• Shall be able to obtain a DOD CAC card privileges to ensure access to flight line workspaces and critical information systems.
• Each contractor employee must have a favorably completed NACLC or T3 or T3R equivalent investigation to obtain a favorable determination for assignment to a non-critical sensitive or IT-II position. The investigation consists of a standard NAC and an FBI fingerprint check plus law enforcement checks and credit check. Each contractor employee filling a non-critical sensitive or IT-II position is required to complete:
  • SF-86 Questionnaire for National Security Positions (or equivalent Office of Personnel Management (OPM) investigative product)
  • Two (2) FD-258 Applicant Fingerprint Cards (or an electronic fingerprint submission
  • Original Signed Release Statements

Physical Demands:

The physical job requirement involves, but is not limited to, walking, reaching, bending-over, concentration in the presence of noise, lifting items up to 50 lbs., and traversing narrow passageways, climbing ladders/stairs, and operating in confined spaces and in buildings with a potential to operate onboard naval vessels and barges. Normal color/depth perception required.

Work Environment (ADA):

May be required to work in areas in or near a hangar/flight line that may be noisy at times. May be exposed to moderate discomforts, such as heat, cold and wind. May be required to wear personal protective equipment when in or passing through a hazardous area.

• Office environment, hangar deck and flightline
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud at times

Job Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt

Benefits:

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

United Support Services, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer.