What are the responsibilities and job description for the Woodcarver position at Carousels and Carvings?
Woodcarver
Company: Carousels and Carvings, Inc. is the only carousel manufacturer with all necessary in-house services to build or restore complete carousels. With our large facility and talented crew, we have successfully worked on renowned carousels such as Jane’s Carousel in Brooklyn, NY, the Please Touch Museum’s Woodside Park Dentzel Carousel in Philadelphia, PA, the B&B Carousell in Luna Park in Coney Island, NY, and the Grand Carousel in the Children’s Museum of Memphis, TN.
Website: carouselsandcarvings.com
Job summary: Carving new animals, menagerie, and chariots for carousels
Primary responsibility:
- Design, develop, and carve a variety of new carousel animals, menagerie, and chariots
- Setting up and operating a variety of woodworking machines to fabricate, repair, reinforce, and replace carousel animals and/or components.
- Restoring and preserving historical or contemporary carousel animals and facades, using a variety of hand tools and power tools. Work includes but is not limited to filling, carving, sanding, replacing wood components, etc.Removing damaged or deteriorated parts, conserving as much of the original component as possible.
- Cutting, shaping, carving, and attaching parts according to patterns or original components.
- Documenting work process before, during, and after work is completed.
- Traveling to a variety of locations to perform work onsite a bonus, but not required.
Skills / Qualifications:
- Experience in woodcarving
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Willingness to travel
- Great attention to detail
- Patience and a methodical approach to work
- Ability to work within deadlines given
- Creative problem solving skills
- Perseverance, commitment, and a genuine enthusiasm for the work
- Previous experience in woodworking or carving is preferred, but not required
- Previous experience with power tools is preferred, but not required
Tool Requirements:
- Chisels and basic woodworking tools.
Benefits:
- PTO after one year of employment
- Simple IRA contribution after 3 months of employment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17