What are the responsibilities and job description for the Craftsman position at Manufacture Good?
Company Description
Manufacture Good, a men's ministry located in Birmingham, Alabama, is dedicated to empowering the next generation of men through personal and professional development. By offering a 12-week apprenticeship program, the organization helps participants develop workforce skills while creating high-quality handmade products like tables and cabinets. Manufacture Good integrates discipleship, workforce development, and soft-skills training to provide pathways to purpose and growth. The organization is driven by a mission to instill lasting hope and guide individuals toward fulfilling their potential.
Role Description
We are seeking a self-motivated, full-time Craftsman to join our hands-on production team in Birmingham, AL. This on-site role involves crafting high-quality wood-based products such as tables, cabinets, and other furniture pieces. It also requires an individual with leadership abilities that can instruct apprentices as needed and problem-solve in a workshop environment. The Craftsman will work on material preparation, assembly, finishing, and quality control to ensure the highest standards in our products. The role also includes maintaining a clean and organized workspace, operating woodworking tools, heavy machinery, and collaborating with shop staff and apprentices for efficient project completion.
Essential Responsibilities
- Executes advanced woodworking, cabinetry, finish carpentry and furniture
- Supports daily and weekly production goals in coordination with leadership
- Provides training and supervision to apprentices and shop staff
- Assists with shop production, finishing, painting, and prep work as needed
- Conducts quality control inspections to ensure structural integrity and finish standards
- Supports field installs, deliveries, and job-site work
- Enforces shop safety protocols, PPE usage, and equipment standards
- Provides production leadership coverage during foreman or staff absences
- Contributes to a culture of integrity, respect, and education
Core Skills & Technical Expertise
- Advanced woodworking & fabrication
- CNC operation & programming fundamentals (nonessential)
- Welding & metal fabrication (nonessential)
- Production workflow & efficiency
- Quality control & craftsmanship standards
- Apprentice training & technical instruction
- Equipment operation & shop safety
Work Environment & Capacity
- Full-time shop and job-site environment
- Operation of power tools and machinery
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks
- Contribution to apprenticeship teaching environment
Hiring Details
Timeline: Looking to hire as soon as possible!
Salary: Starting pay range between 50,000 to 55,000 based on experience
Benefits: Competitive benefits package, includes health and dental