Woodshop Fabricator Assistant

Skyhook Stairs & Rails; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Simple IRA for full-time employees

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays (company-observed)

Job summary

Skyhook Stairs & Rails in Poway, CA is seeking a skilled Woodshop Fabricator Assistant to support the production team in delivering high-quality custom wood products. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience and a deep understanding of wood fabrication techniques.

Responsibilities include assisting lead fabricators, operating woodshop machinery, and maintaining a safe work environment. The position offers competitive pay, health and dental insurance, and paid sick leave.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a woodshop or fabrication environment required.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and woodworking machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and measurements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship.
• Ability to perform physical work, including lifting moderate to heavy materials.
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead fabricators with measuring, cutting, assembling, and finishing wood products.
• Operate and maintain woodshop machinery and hand tools safely and efficiently.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and project specifications.
• Perform quality checks to ensure all products meet company standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Assist with inventory management and material handling as needed.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines.

Skills

Woodworking techniques

Use of hand tools

Use of power tools

Reading technical drawings

Quality craftsmanship

Inventory management

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Woodshop Fabricator Assistant
Location: Poway, CA
Pay Range: $22–$28/hour

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Woodshop Fabricator Assistant to join our team in Poway, CA. This is not an entry-level position, we are looking for candidates with hands‑on experience and a solid understanding of wood fabrication techniques. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and eager to support our production team in delivering high-quality custom wood products.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead fabricators with measuring, cutting, assembling, and finishing wood products
• Operate and maintain woodshop machinery and hand tools safely and efficiently
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and project specifications
• Perform quality checks to ensure all products meet company standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Assist with inventory management and material handling as needed
• Collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a woodshop or fabrication environment required
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and woodworking machinery
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and measurements
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship
• Ability to perform physical work, including lifting moderate to heavy materials
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health and dental insurance
• Simple IRA (eligibility for full‑time employees)
• Paid sick leave: 40 hours annually, in compliance with California law
• Paid holidays (company-observed holidays)

Schedule

• Fridays may be required for overtime depending on project needs
• Occasional mandatory overtime based on workload and deadlines

Join Our Team

If you’re a skilled woodshop professional looking to grow your craft in a supportive, team-oriented environment, we’d love to hear from you.