What are the responsibilities and job description for the Casework Fabrication Lead position at Adena Corporation?
Qualified applicants can apply online at adenacorporation.com/careers or in person at either 1310 West Fourth St., Mansfield, Ohio 44906 or 6816 Lauffer Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43231. Resumes may be submitted to hr@adenacorporation.com.
The Casework Fabrication Lead is responsible for overseeing the fabrication of all custom casework and countertops produced by Adena Craft. This role serves as the secondary shop-floor leader under the Shop Manager, ensuring that work is done efficiently, accurately, and to a high standard of quality. The position works hands-on alongside the fabrication team while also taking ownership of workflow planning, quality control, training, and day-to-day production.
This individual partners closely with operations and project teams to ensure fabricated components meet design intent, schedule requirements, and installation expectations.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Lead and actively participate in the fabrication of custom casework, countertops, and specialty millwork
- Prepares and sets up machines and tooling for woodwork manufacturing
- Ensures that products meet industry standards and project specifications
- Apply finishes including stains, varnishes, paints, and lacquers as required
- Installs hardware, such as hinges, handles, locks, catches, or drawer pulls, using hand tools
- Attaches decorative or functional accessories to products
- Loads and unloads materials and components when required
- Support installation efforts when required, including travel to job sites
- Works with others to maintain safety and efficiency in the cabinet shop
- As the work dictates, may be presented with opportunity to work on Adena jobsites
- Adheres to the company’s safety policies to create a safe work environment
- Other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications/Skills:
- Sufficient education or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training that provides the desired knowledge, skills and characteristics to perform duties of the role
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in casework / countertop fabrication
- CNC router and edge bander experience preferred
- Must be willing and able to travel to jobsites which may at times require overnight stays away from home
- Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
- Ability to use equipment and tools in a safe and efficient manner
- Must have a good work ethic, and the ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Excellent communication skills
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