What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Woodworker position at Birdseye?
Seeking a team player with strong woodworking skills, an eye for detail, and a great attitude who is interested in a dynamic environment building all types of custom woodwork in our shop in Richmond, VT.
The right candidate will be attentive, engaged, efficient, innovative, and excited to work as a team member. Looking for a self-starter with the mathematical skills to build cabinets, doors, stairs, and furniture - all that meet very specific architectural/design guidelines. You’ll work alongside other members of our woodshop team to create unique pieces in a fun environment. We offer excellent pay and benefits and an opportunity to become part of an employee-owned company.
Responsibilities
- Highly proficient with various hand tools, machinery, and other wood-cutting equipment including (but not limited to): Jointers, table saws, bandsaws, planers, shapers, sanders, routers, chisels, hand-planes, etc.
- Demonstrates workplace safety as a high priority
- Well versed in the concept of wood movement and strategies to account for it
- Selects appropriate materials, methods, and equipment for each task
- Planning effective approaches to work ensuring projects are completed on time
- Exposure to, and proficiency with, various types of cabinet and architectural hardware
- Exhibits creative skills and can interpret and develop cabinet designs and layouts
- Construct and assemble cabinet components and other wood parts, making sure all pieces fit the dimensions specified
- Experience veneering using paper-backed and raw wood veneer
Skills & Requirements
- Attention to detail & great communication skills are a must
- Understanding of necessary mathematics
- Knowledge of materials and processing
- Applicable engineering and design skills
- Ability to read plans and blueprints
- At least two years of custom cabinetmaking experience
- Able to easily lift and maneuver 50 lbs. regularly
Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tools provided
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $35