Craftsman

Description: Sets up and operates a variety of machines and uses various hand tools to fabricate monumental millwork cabinetry and other goods. Familiar with standard concepts best practices and procedures within the woodworking industry. Relies on experience judgment and teamwork to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Supervisor: VP of Production Operations

Essential Functions:

• Fabrication
• Material tracking and selection
• Finish & Installation preparation
• Quality Control
• Parts list management
• As-built notations

Duties and Requirements:

• Understand recognize and manufacture Nothing Less Than Monumental craftsmanship.
• Possess a specific skill set tailored to the woodworking industry including knowledge of material properties ability to read prints measure and create a detailed cut list and assembly process as well as estimation skills.
• Trained and able to safely use machinery to maximize use of the sheet goods and mill hard lumber into cut list components.
• Knowledge with safety set up maintenance and use of woodworking machinery.
• Formulate an assembly process that most efficiently prepares goods for the subsequent department(s).
• Knowledge of general hardware and the integration into the construction process.
• Ability to look at a project from an installers perspective to understand all field conditions and take preventative measures for damage control.
• Attends a final inspection meeting on all projects before they are sent to the subsequent department(s).
• Works with Engineer VP of Production Operations VP of Finish Operations and Installer to ensure the manufacturing process is done properly and according to schedule.
• Able to stay on track of estimated hours and meet deadlines.
• Able to stand for long hours (8).
• Must be able to perform installation work when necessary.
• Maintains the ability to remain objective and proactive follow through with business priorities and manage quality initiatives throughout the manufacturing phase of the operation.
• Identifies and eliminates Company-wide non-value added activities by working with Operations Management to implement effective corrective and preventive actions by way of EOS and continuous improvement.
• Provides individual contribution in problem solving efforts on selected projects to improve quality and reduce costs.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Responsibilities and Work Hours:

• Must share TRAGs Core Values.
• Normal Work Hours: 7-3:30 M-F
• Abides by all Company policies procedures and applicable laws.
• Other Responsibilities as assigned.

Other Qualifications

Possession of a valid State Driver License with a clean driving record in accordance with the companys insurance carriers standards may be required.

Thomas Riley Artisans Guild provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Thomas Riley Artisans Guild participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications & Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• 10 years of experience in the woodworking industry preferred.
• Additional advanced or specialty training within the woodworking industry is preferred.
• Computer skills including AutoCAD and Microsoft Office are preferred but not required.
• Must possess strong mathematical aptitude.
• Must be able to speak and understand English.
• Communication organizational and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Must have their own hand tools for the job.
• Company tool reimbursement policy applies to hand tools used