Woodworker-2

Behr Canada; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Watkins Wellness in the United States is seeking a hands-on Woodshop Associate to manufacture quality products from drawings and orders. You will set up and operate wood sawing, drilling, routing, sanding, and nailing equipment, following safety rules and quality standards.

Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, selecting materials, maintaining a clean workspace, and meeting attendance requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Education or GED.
• 1 year in a woodworking or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to lift 75 - 100 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate wood sawing machines.
• Operate drill presses, routers, sanders, planers and wood-nailing machines.
• Work from drawings to determine size and shape of items manufactured.
• Follow safety rules and procedures.
• Report unsafe acts, all accidents and near misses.
• Operate equipment correctly and only if trained and authorized.
• Provide regular, consistent and timely attendance.
• Some overtime may be required.

Skills

Quality conscience

Organization & time management

Math & writing

Woodworking equipment

Blueprint reading

Team player

Education

High School Education or GED

Job description

JOB FUNCTION: Manufacture a quality product from supplied drawings and manufacturing orders using the proper materials free from defect. Use a variety of woodworking practices and tools including - saws, air nailers, and sanding equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Woodworking

• Set-up and operate wood sawing machines
• Operate drill presses, routers, sanders, planers and wood-nailing machines
• Work from drawings to determine size and shape of items manufactured

Quality

• Ability to choose the best material lengths for a given task
• Be an important part in the department quality control program
• Show consistent initiative in creating a quality product

Safety

• Follow safety rules and procedures
• Report unsafe acts, all accidents and near misses
• Operate equipment correctly and only if trained and authorized to do so
• Follow good housekeeping practices

Other Essential Job Functions

• Provide regular, consistent and timely attendance
• Ability to lift 30-50 lbs frequently and 70-100 lbs occasionally
• Work in an environment that has the potential for wood dust particles to be floating in the air
• Some overtime may be required

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Education or GED
• 1 year in a woodworking or manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to lift 75 - 100 lbs occasionally

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Quality conscience
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Basic math and writing aptitude
• Knowledge of a variety of woodworking equipment
• Blueprint/drawing comprehension
• Team player with a positive attitude

Company: Watkins Wellness

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Full time

Watkins (the 'Company') is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position . The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company's policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

Watkins is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.