Woodworker

Location: Waukesha, WI

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Fabrication Lead / Director of Manufacturing

We are seeking a hands-on Fabrication Technician to support the production of high-quality manufactured products. This role involves operating woodworking machinery, reading blueprints, and fabricating components used across multiple product lines. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Set up and operate a variety of woodworking machines and hand tools
• Fabricate products based on blueprints and drawing specifications
• Use equipment such as miter saws, table saws, routers, drill presses, circular saws, and hand drills
• Apply profiles and custom cuts to products as required
• Trim, round, deburr, file, and finish fabricated components
• Drill and modify products per technical drawings
• Perform general shop duties including cleaning, organizing, and maintaining work areas
• Follow all safety protocols, including wearing safety glasses and using machine guards
• Troubleshoot basic equipment or fabrication issues
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and written instructions
• Strong measuring skills, including reading a tape measure
• Basic math skills (fractions, decimals, whole numbers)
• Comfort working with power tools and machinery
• Ability to think critically and solve practical problems
• Team-oriented mindset with a strong work ethic

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 3–6 months of fabrication, woodworking, or manufacturing experience preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience considered

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and use hands throughout the shift
• Regularly lift up to 25 lbs
• Frequently lift up to 50 lbs
• Occasionally lift up to 75 lbs
• Ability to work in a loud manufacturing environment
• Vision requirements include close vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment

• Manufacturing / shop floor environment
• Regular exposure to moving machinery
• Occasional exposure to electrical components
• High noise levels (hearing protection optional but encouraged)
• Safety-first culture with required PPE usage