What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cabinet Maker position at PD Instore?
Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: Solid - Minneapolis, MN
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Manufacturing
Description
The Cabinet Maker sets up and operates a variety of woodworking machines and uses hand-tools to fabricate high end retail store displays. This position will integrate various materials into the store displays including plastics, metals and electronics. The Cabinet Maker demonstrates a commitment to the PD core values of integrity, passion, possibility and the ability to work at the speed of retail.
Essential Duties and Responsisbilities
- Studies blueprints or drawings of articles to be constructed or repaired, and plans sequence of cutting or shaping operations to be performed.
- Marks outline or dimensions of parts on paper or lumber stock.
- Matches materials for color, grain, or texture.
- Sets up and operates woodworking machines such as power saws, jointer, mortiser, tenoner, molder, and shaper, to cut and shape parts from wood stock.
- Trims component parts of joints to ensure snug fit.
- Bores holes for insertion of screws or dowels.
- Glues, fits, and clamps parts and subassemblies together to form complete unit.
- Drives nails or other fasteners into joints at designated places to reinforce joints.
- Sands and scrapes surfaces and joints of articles to prepare articles for finishing.
- Repairs high grade articles of furniture.
- Dips, brushes, or sprays assembled articles with protective or decorative materials such as stain, varnish, or paint.
- Installs hardware such as hinges, catches, and drawer pulls.
Qualifications
Competencies
- Excellent cabinet making skills with emphasis on quality
- Operation of various woodworking equipment and hand tools is required
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work within tight deadlines
- Ability to read and comprehend prints
- Excellent work ethic and positive attitude
- Follows all safety and workplace policies
Minimum Education/Certification
- 2 year technical/business degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum Experience
- 3-5 years' experience in a production/manufacturing environment or similar.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Walking, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting may be required throughout the course of the work day.
- Flexibility to travel between multiple PD locations.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.