JADE Technologies Inc. Shop Employee Foley, MN · Full time

Description

Location: Foley, MN

Schedule:

Day Shift: Monday – Thursday, 6:00am – 4:30pm, Fridays as required (hours vary)

Night Shift: Monday – Thursday, 4:30pm – 3:00am

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Find appropriate amounts of materials and correct tools that will allow for efficient and effective production.
• Verify dimensions or check the fit of pieces to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Cut, sand, and carefully adjust materials to prepare for production by using required machines such as the timesaver, CNC, belt sander, router, and all other machines and tools.
• Use machines and tools to prepare wood materials for reinforcement with nails, screws, or other fasteners.
• Attach parts together to form completed units, using glue, dowels, nails, screws, and/or clamps.
• Ensure accurate assemble of parts by including use of all parts, having tight seals on all seams, and correcting imperfections.
• Trim, sand, and use other methods to prepare product for finishing.
• Accurately measure, cut, surface, and create laminated countertops for assembly.
• Precisely cut, sand, and assemble doors and shelves for all cabinet production.
• Apply finishes to correct materials and ensure proper application, selection, and finishing.
• Mix finish ingredients to obtain desired colors and shades.
• Brush, spray, or hand-rub ingredients, such as paint, stain, lacquer, or other sealers.
• Select appropriate finishing products based on the type of wood and the project it coordinates with.
• Coordinate with employees to determine when a project should be finished, how long it will take, and desired finish
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Adequate communication skills – both written and oral
• Ability to summarize and communicate orally in person or over the telephone an in written form over email.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of cabinets, countertops, and other essential pieces.
• Ability to understand project schedules and requirements.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, how to safely operate them, and perform maintenance.
• Ability to understand project schedules and requirements.
• Able to determine the tools and materials that are needed to complete a project.
• Able to manage ones time.
• Knowledge of installation methods and processes to successfully install finished products.
• Team oriented and the ability to operate with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to quickly move your arms, hands, and to manipulate objects.
• Knowledge of different types of stains and lacquers and proper staining and spraying techniques.

Requirements

• Previous cabinet experience preferred.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends when necessary
• Overtime as required

Work Conditions and Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Capable of carrying, moving, and lifting 50-80 pounds when needed.
• Able to develop their own way of doing things efficiently, able to work with little supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
• Ability to squat to ground level while lifting or setting down cabinets or other materials.
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, and reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Capable of manipulating, grasping, and maneuvering tools and other materials.
• Ability to climb up and down stairs and ladders.
• Ability to correctly read a tape measure.
• Ability to lift, pull, carry, grasp, and push objects.
• Continuous exposure to contaminants such as dust, lacquer, stain, and other odors.
• Required to be around hazardous equipment that can cause bodily harm if not used properly.
• Constant exposure to loud noises and sounds.