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Custom Builder
Custom Builder & Installer
Custom Builder
Responsible for laying out and building custom wood products according to Joseph A. Interiors set of quality standards and procedures, using shop drawings and various materials including wood and plastic laminate for the commercial or residential construction industry. Custom Builder will cut, shape, and assemble wooden articles, as well as set up and operate a variety of woodworking machines.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Read, study and understand blueprints/shop drawings of products to be constructed, and accurately plan sequence of cutting or shaping operations to be performed. Ask appropriate questions when necessary to ensure lay-out is accurate and machinery is set up properly in order to build all projects according to specifications.
- Prepare accurate estimates of materials required for the job project based on blueprints and record inventory used according to company procedures.
- Set up and operate woodworking machines (such as table saws, mitre box, band saw, radial arm saw, routers, and sanders), as well as use hand tools (nailers, staplers, etc.) to cut, shape, and assemble wooden and other various material components of project items.
- Trim component parts of joints to ensure snug fit, using hand tools, such as planes, chisels, or wood files. Glue, fit, and clamp parts and subassemblies together to form complete unit, using clamps or clamping machine.
- Sand and scrape surfaces and joints of articles to properly prepare job project items for finishing department.
- Continually monitor all project plans and workflow schedule, and ask appropriate questions to make sure material and hardware used is correct and errors are minimized.
- Make recommendations to scheduling and project coordinators on potential inaccuracies and corrections to project specifications so that adjustments can be made during the building process. Make recommendations and suggestions on how to build different jigs or different techniques to increase the efficiency of the building process as a whole.
- Verify dimensions and check the quality and fit of all job project items before releasing in order to ensure adherence to job project specifications.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- If required, travel to job sites to perform on-site work as needed.
- Follow all company and department safety rules and requirements, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Ensure all company policies and procedures are followed at all times as they are outlined in the Joseph A. Interiors Employee Handbook.
- Always take responsibility for the care and use of all company-owned equipment which is part of the day-to-day work function.
- Participate in company training programs and attend authorized external conferences or seminars as required to keep current in company and industry standards and operating procedures.
- Daily clean-up of work area (5S)
- Perform any special assignments or projects as requested by the Production Manager or other members of management.
WORK RELATIONSHIPS AND SCOPE:
Works closely with the Job Coordinator, all other production area team members and various members of management. Works as part of the custom wood building team to increase efficiency and profit through accountability (internal and external); taking ownership; good communication; quality; flexibility; customer focus (internal and external); and building positive relationships.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- 1-3 years of experience building custom wood products using shop drawings and various materials.
- Proven knowledge of and experience working with all hand power tools and all basic wood working machinery, and skills to fabricate wood and plastic laminate together.
- Ability to read and understand all parts of a blueprint or shop drawing and visualize the construction and completion of a project.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Demonstrated ability to communicate orally or in written form effectively with co-workers, customers and vendors as well. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Organizational skills required, including the ability to prioritize work effectively; work effectively and efficiently under pressure and time deadlines; analyze problems (not just symptoms); propose reasonable solutions, make logical decisions, carry-out decisions made, ask questions, and follow up with feedback where appropriate.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in a plant/manufacturing environment where an exposure to injury exists. Exposure to any number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The performance of this position requires exposure to manufacturing areas were the use of personal protective equipment such as Safety Glasses is required. Temperature of work area may be affected by outside temperatures and machining. Industrial lighting provided. Hours of work will generally average 40 hours a week. There will be some variation in work hours due to project work levels, deadlines, and other customer issues.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk/move around; use hands to manipulate, handle, or grip; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. May also include frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling of products and carts. The employee must physically be able to lift up to 50 lbs of material through the building process. Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
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Custom Builder & Installer
The Custom Builder/Installer is responsible for laying out and building custom wood products according to Joseph A. Interiors set of quality standards and procedures, using shop drawings and various materials including wood and plastic laminate for the commercial or residential construction industry. Custom Builder/Installer will cut, shape, and assemble wooden articles, as well as set up and operate a variety of woodworking machines. They are also responsible for the installation of the products at the customer’s location as needed.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Read, study, and understand blueprints/shop drawings of products to be constructed, and accurately plan sequence of cutting or shaping operations to be performed. Ask appropriate questions when necessary to ensure the layout is accurate and machinery is set up properly to build all projects according to specifications.
- Install custom cabinetry, wood/laminate casework and other items in residential, commercial, new construction and remodel projects. Must be able to install cabinets and countertops with unique angles, dimensions, and sizes.
- Problem solve and think out of the box for any on-site changes or modifications needed.
- Set up and operate woodworking machines, as well as use hand tools to cut, shape, and assemble wooden and other various material components of project items.
- Trim component parts of joints to ensure snug fit, using hand tools, such as planes, chisels, or wood files. Glue, fit, and clamp parts and subassemblies together to form complete unit, using clamps or clamping machine.
- Sand and scrape surfaces and joints of articles to properly prepare job project items for finishing department.
- Continually monitor all project plans and workflow schedule and ask appropriate questions to make sure material and hardware used is correct and errors are minimized.
- Make recommendations to scheduling and Project Manager on potential inaccuracies and corrections to project specifications so that adjustments can be made during the building process.
- Make recommendations and suggestions on how to build different jigs or different techniques to increase the efficiency of the building process.
- Verify dimensions and check the quality and fit of all job project items before releasing to ensure adherence to job project specifications.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- If required, travel to job sites to perform on-site work as needed.
- Follow all company safety rules and requirements, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Ensure all other company policies and procedures are always followed as they are outlined in the Joseph A. Interiors Employee Handbook.
- Always take responsibility for the care and use of all company-owned equipment which is part of the day-to-day work function.
- Participate in company training programs and attend authorized external conferences or seminars as required to keep current in company and industry standards and operating procedures.
- Daily clean-up of work area (5S).
- Perform any special assignments or projects as requested by the Project Manager or other members of management.
WORK RELATIONSHIPS AND SCOPE:
Works closely with the Job Coordinator, all other production area team members and various members of management. Works as part of the custom wood building team to increase efficiency and profit through accountability (internal and external); taking ownership; good communication; quality; flexibility; customer focus (internal and external); and building positive relationships.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Experience building custom wood products using shop drawings and various materials.
- Proven knowledge of and experience working with all hand power tools and all basic woodworking machinery, and skills to fabricate wood and plastic laminate together.
- Ability to read and understand all parts of a blueprint or shop drawing and visualize the construction and completion of a project.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to read and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule forms including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate orally or in written form effectively with co-workers, customers, and vendors as well.
- Analyze problems, propose reasonable solutions, make logical decisions, carry-out decisions made, ask questions, and follow up with feedback where appropriate.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in a plant/manufacturing environment where exposure to injury exists. Exposure to any number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The performance of this position requires exposure to manufacturing areas where the use of personal protective equipment such as Safety Glasses is required. The temperature of work area may be affected by outside temperatures and machining. Industrial lighting provided. Hours of work will generally average 40 hours a week. There will be some variation in work hours due to project work levels, deadlines, and other customer issues.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk/move around; use hands to manipulate, handle, or grip; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. May also include frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, and pulling of products and carts. The employee must physically be able to lift up to 50 lbs of material through the building process. Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Or fill out online application here