Woodworking Technician II: Product Engineer

Socket.dev; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucraft in Michigan is seeking a skilled engineer to create products in the specials department. The role involves hands-on machine operation, quality inspection, and cross‑department support in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include setup and operation of multiple woodworking tools, routine maintenance, and collaboration across teams to meet specifications and schedules. This is a full‑time, on‑site position with standard weekday hours and overtime on posted days.

Qualifications

• Generates creative solutions; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models
• Woodworking and wood machining experience required
• Teamwork Orientation
• Time management
• Results Driven
• Willingness and flexibility to work at least 2 other departments

Responsibilities

• Engineer product.
• Set up and operate the table saw, drill press, panel saw, overhead router, stroke sander, edge bander, planer, joiner, wide belt sander, black brothers press, edge sander, band saw, cut-off saw, and rip saw.
• Inspect parts for defects and to ensure product meets specifications.
• Forward parts to assembly.
• Weekly preventative maintenance checks.
• Daily housekeeping of machine and area to keep clean.
• Assist other departments as necessary

Skills

Creative problem solving

Attention to detail

Design principles

Production drawings/blueprints

Woodworking experience

Teamwork orientation

Time management

Results driven

Cross-department collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current department matrix 1–3

Proficient in 75% of department tasks

Tools

Table saw

Drill press

Panel saw

Overhead router

Stroke sander

Edge sander

Planer

Joiner

Wide belt sander

Job description

Nucraft in Michigan is seeking a skilled engineer to create products in the specials department. The role involves hands-on machine operation, quality inspection, and cross‑department support in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include setup and operation of multiple woodworking tools, routine maintenance, and collaboration across teams to meet specifications and schedules. This is a full‑time, on‑site position with standard weekday hours and overtime on posted days.