Wood Shop Associate - Temporary

Master Halco, North America’s leading manufacturer/distributor of fencing and perimeter security products is seeking a Wood Shop Associate. 

Position Summary

The Woodshop Associate is responsible for making wood panels according to the requested requirements. The role performs simple operations on cut lumber including framing and making wood panels, dog-earing, trimming using table saws, nail gun, and additional wood working machinery.

Working With Us Has Its Rewards:

• Competitive hourly wage
  
• Monday through Friday schedule, day shift
• A competitive health care plan typically effective after 31st day of employment
  
• A generous matching 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10K per academic year
  
• Bonus Opportunities
• A generous paid-time off package, and more

This is a very exciting time to join our company. We are continuing to grow (70 locations), introducing new products, making technological investments, and implementing innovative marketing strategies.  We are also focused on our people -- our most important resource.  At Master Halco, we believe in transparency, open communication, and rewarding success with a path to fully develop your potential while building a career.

Accountabilities / Responsibilities:

Jobs responsibilities to include but not limited to:

• Assembles wood panels by placing pre-cut lumber in frames and fixing with nail gun
• Trims and dogears (picket point) lumber using table saws and trimming machines
• Performs housekeeping on wood manufacturing area and simple maintenance on equipment
• Controls waste and rework of wood materials
• Adheres to all safety procedures
• Keeps own and adjacent work areas clean
• Special projects as assigned

Essential Qualifications:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to assess the quality of woodwork and materials
• Ability to operate tools, machines, and other equipment
• Provide excellent customer service
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, climb, pull, and lift heavy objects
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Demonstrated knowledge of mathematics and basic carpentry

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Experience with wood processing machinery

• Experience using carpentry tools to include tape measure, nail gun, table saw, cutting equipment

Work Environment: Exposed and subject to outside environmental conditions, such as cold, wind, heat, and humidity. The noise level is moderate to loud.

Setting for this job: general warehouse and/or outdoor environment

Physical Demands: This job requires the ability to sit, climb, stand, lift and/or move. Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Any lifting exceeding this weight, team lifting is recommended.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday. This position at times requires long hours.

Travel: None

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:  To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.