Woodshop Builder

Lippert; Goshen (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lippert is seeking a skilled woodworker/fabricator in Goshen, IN to produce, design, and assemble wood racks, boxes, and related items for shipment. You will work with wood, hand and power tools, and CNC machinery to meet quality and safety standards while maintaining equipment and supplies.

Ideal candidates have experience with wood products, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to safe, efficient production in a high-production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience in wood products and fabrication preferred.
• Ability to operate CNC machines.
• Attention to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Stack lumber and prepare stock for machining and assembly.
• Operate CNC and conventional wood-working equipment.
• Set up machines and adjust parameters to specs.
• Inspect finished parts for dimensions and finish.
• Maintain a clean, safe workstation.
• Assist in preventive maintenance of equipment.

Skills

CNC machines

Woodworking

Quality control

GD&T

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

Who We Are: Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We are Different: At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary/Objective: Responsible for producing, designing, crafting, setting up, framing and maintaining quality and safety standards of racks, boxes and other product for shipment/production; must be able to maintain equipment and supplies. Woodworkers, craftsmen, and assemblers manufacture a variety of products such as wood dunnage, tables and miscellaneous items using wood specialized hand tools, power tools, hand tools and other tools as necessary.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Performs any combination of following duties to facilitate cutting, finishing, storing, cleaning, and shipping wood products, and inspects products prior to shipment: Stacks lumber or wood products on floor or in bins to supply machine operators or assemblers,
2. Workers may use automated machinery, such as computerized numerical control (CNC) machines, to do much of the work
3. Plans machining by studying work orders, engineering plans, materials, specifications, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
4. Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions (not required by all operators).
5. Sets-up, operate and tend, drill presses, shapers, routers, sanders and wood nailing machines by using proper instructions & procedures.
6. Perform work in high production environment
7. The ability to add fasteners, adhesives and connect the pieces to form a complete unit.
8. Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
9. Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces.
10. Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
11. Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
12. Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
13. Applies filler, putty, or other material, using brush, putty knife, and fingers to fill wood pores, holes, cracks, or other indentations.
14. Traces patterns on lumber stock as guide for machine operator.
15. Brushes surfaces with glue preparatory to covering surfaces with wood, paper, or other materials.
16. Examines materials and products for defects, finish, and grade, and accuracy of dimension and matching panels, using measuring instruments.
17. Maintains workstation in a neat, clean and orderly fashion, and performs job duties in a safe and efficient manner.
18. Ensure wood isn’t warped cracked, or swollen; completing all stages of the woodworking process.

Competencies

1. Should be able to work on CNC machines in a manufacturing environment
2. Should have good organizational skills for running multiple operations
3. Should have high hand dexterity to operate machines and a multitude of hand tools
4. Should have some interpersonal skills
5. Should have initiative in getting the job done

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The work element is in an environment that may encounter machinery noise and wood dust, hot and cold weather expected.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to manually lift and stack products that ranges from 5 pounds to 75 pounds. Must be capable of sitting, standing, bending, climbing, lifting, kneeling, or walking for extended periods of time. Must be able to work additional hours and up to seven days a week, as needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work are dependent on plant needs.

Travel

No Travel is required for this position.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. A high school diploma is sufficient for this position and, past experience in a wood is beneficial.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be able to pass EVerify.

AAP/EEO Statement

LCI provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay Group : AAP/EEO Statement

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Know Your Rights