Journeyman Finish Carpenter Installer Job Description
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Journeyman Finish Carpenter Installer
SUMMARY
A finish carpenter / installer is responsible for installing custom commercial woodwork, including casework, countertops, solid surface fabrication, custom assemblies, and other woodwork projects on commercial construction projects. They are skilled craftsmen who follow detailed instructions from shop drawings as well as the site foreman and project manager. They maintain a clean and safe work environment and perform quality control checks to ensure high standards of craftsmanship. The finish carpenter / installer works collaboratively within a team and continuously seeks to learn new skills and techniques to contribute to the overall success of the company. All of this takes place within the framework of achieving the company’s goals and visions.
Job Title: Journeyman Shop Carpenter
Department: Production
Reports to: Production Manager
FLSA Status: Hourly
Location: In Person
Responsibilities
- Read and comprehend detailed shop drawings to manufacture custom architectural woodwork on time and under budget.
- Products include, but are not limited to:
- Custom plastic laminate and wood cabinets / casework
- Custom plastic laminate countertops
- Custom desks (reception desks, nurse stations, etc)
- Custom benches, banquettes, etc.
- Wall paneling (plastic laminate, wood veneer, etc)
- Custom solid surface work (countertops, thermoforming, paneling, etc)
- Other complex custom woodworking products
- Custom painting and woodwork finishing
- Employee is not expected to be proficient in all areas, but may be cross trained
- Operate a variety of woodworking machinery and hand tools, including table saws, miter saws, routers, sanders, and others, ensuring safety guidelines are followed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by performing regular cleaning and maintenance of tools, equipment, and workstations.
- Perform quality control checks on completed projects to ensure they meet Giffin Interior's high standards of craftsmanship and functionality.
- Possibly assist in the loading and unloading of materials & manage inventory.
- Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot any issues that arise during the production process, making necessary adjustments to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Continuously strive to learn new skills and techniques to contribute to the overall success of the team.
- Other duties / responsibilities as assigned based on the needs of the company.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Core Requirements:
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
- Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
- Works well in group problem solving.
- Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control project cost
- Ability to effectively work in a team environment, including ability to take/follow directives, maintain professional demeanor, and demonstrate respect for all employees.
- Demonstrate attention to detail, maintain focus, and follow through in completing work tasks
- Ability to maintain a sense of urgency and complete assigned tasks within deadlines.
- Time Management skills
- Adaptability skills
- Communication skills
Education and/or Experience:
- High School Diploma, GED, or higher
- Comfortable reading and understanding architectural and shop drawings
- Three or more years’ of experience pin woodworking, manufacturing, or construction preferred
Computer Requirements:
- Time tracking software (INNERGY)
- Shop drawing software (INNERGY)
- Material management software (INNERGY)
Language & Mathematical Skills:
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, customers, and vendors.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; mentally, hand-and-paper, and calculator.
