Woodworker

Zen Bathworks in Haines, Alaska is looking for several Woodworkers to join our 10 person strong, and growing team. An original equipment manufacturer of luxury wooden soaking bathtubs and wooden coopered hot tubs, in business for 24 years, we are located at 832 Spruce Grove Rd Haines, AK 99827. We are an OEM and online retailer of these products we manufacture. We are also an authorized online dealer of designer faucets, acrylic bathtubs, high quality showers, other bathroom fixtures, and indoor saunas. We serve customers throughout the United States and Canada primarily, with a growing international presence.

We are a tight-knit team devoted to our continuous improvement company. We have high growth aspirations and strive to continue to build our brand for continued long-term establishment. We focus on lean/efficient process and team-centric organizational strategy. This means every team member learns a broad range of skills and tasks within the business and our teams flow to the biggest needs of the company, day-by-day. This provides employees varied, high tempo work, and the company success through skill flexibility without sacrificing quality of accuracy. Our ideal candidate for this role has prior experience in woodworking or other relevant types of manufacturing, trades, etc. Fine woodworking is a plus. However, inexperienced applicants will also be considered. Regardless or experience, well qualified applicants will be team players, have an eye for detail, and be able to simultaneously satisfy both high quality and high productivity demands.

PLEASE NOTE: While some working from home is a high possibility after training, as well as some flexibility in work schedule, this position requires permanent residence in the 99827 Haines Borough, Alaska area. This is a small, remote town in south east Alaska. It is a one-of-a-kind place to live. Note that relocation assistance is not offered with this position. If you don't have permanent residence established here, it is required that you add a cover letter explaining your plans to move here. It's a beautiful, wonderful place to live, but it is very unique. You would need to demonstrate that you know what you'd be getting into, in order for us to seriously consider our application. If you like an outdoor paradise and a small town in picturesque setting, then Haines is a place for you. If you need a Wal Mart and a McDonalds, it is not.

This is not a seasonal or temporary position. We are looking for someone looking to build their career, who brings immediate value to the table for the company, and who welcomes the personal development challenge that is guaranteed to come with accepting a spot on our team.

The positions are open for immediate start.

What does it take?

*Experience working with your hands highly preferred. *Woodworking experience preferred; Fine woodworking (e.g. cabinet building, boat building) a big plus. *A good attitude and dependable personality with a high ability to learn and adapt *Strength and fitness levels to be able to be on your feet lifting and moving things and to have a steady hand. *Good math and measuring skills. *Good communication and teamwork skills *A friendly and easy-going personality *A passion for fine wood craftsmanship, or an interest to develop one *Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team *Ability to aid in maintaining and developing a positive and efficient working environment *Ability to aid in developing and maintaining a lean mfg. based continuous improvement work place *A friendly and empathetic personality

What does it offer?

*Year-round, Indoor, Full-time employment working with your hands *Benefits Package *Possibility for a 4- or 5-day work week after training *Choice of multiple work hours schedules *The chance to be part of an organization that highly values personal development as well as organizational development through lean process and continual improvement methodologies

Benefits:

Zen Bathworks benefits package, which includes:

*Paid Holidays *Paid Vacation *Paid Wellness Leave *Simple IRA with 3% Company Match *Apollo Med. Evac. Program costs and administration coverage

Mandatory Qualifications

*Experience crafting, building, working with your hands, etc. In wood is preferred, but with other materials will also be considered. *Ability to work on your feet and with your hands *Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. *High attention to detail *A life-long learner outlook and attitude *Ability to remain respectful and constructive in relationships with co-workers

Preferred Qualifications

*Experience in fine woodworking (e.g. cabinet building, wooden boat building). *Experience in a production manufacturing environment.

Job Expectations Detail:

Through time and company-provided training learn, and execute productions steps for Wooden Soaking Bathtubs and Cedar Hot Tubs

Use woodworking equipment correctly and safely e.g. bandsaws, table saws, miter saws, drill press, sanders, molder, shaper, vacuum press, etc.

Optimize material use

Meet production schedule deadlines

Work efficiently in a streamlined manner to optimize usage of time

Maintain Quality

Select around defects – weather checks, splits, knots, grain issues

Make accurate measurements and cuts

Properly mix and apply epoxy

Finely finish wooden surfaces through proper sanding, oiling, and waxing

Suggest changes for quality improvement when possible

Exhibit sound shop habits

Execute proper tool selection

Help maintain tools and sharpening schedule

Organize tools and accessories

Exhibit safe work habits

Help keep the shop safe, organized, and clean

Receiving

Aid in the receiving process of supply deliveries

Shipping

Aid with the careful packaging and crating of finished products for safe transport

Help minimize shipping weight – and maximize protection

Operate forklift safely and effectively

Inventory

Aid with month-end inventory physical counts of supplies and materials on hand

Summary:

As you can see, these are engaging and fulfilling positions in an environment for anyone who is, or desires to be a craftsman. Training is provided for the specifics of our products and our shop; and if necessary, for woodworking in general. Starting pay DOE (depends on experience). Woodworking experience is preferred, but experience with other materials and types of product manufacturing, if relevant, will also be considered.

If you have been thinking about applying, there's no better time than now. If you have applied in the past and not called for an interview, don't hesitate to apply again. We are looking forward to receiving your application!

Please note, you must first merge other documents you wish to submit, such as cover letters and letters of recommendation into a single, multi-page document before you upload.

Thank you,

Zen Bathworks Management

Available shifts and compensation: Available shifts all days except Sundays and Saturdays. Compensation is $17.00 - $28.00/hour.

About Zen Bathworks: Zen Bathworks is a small company of experienced woodworkers dedicated to the Art of Relaxation! Located in beautiful Haines, Alaska - nested between deep blue ocean fjords and tall majestic coastal mountains. This pristine environment inspires our work - this is where we build the wooden tubs in our product line. Zen Bathworks wood tubs are the best available. Learn more about us at www.zenbathworks.com.

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