Position Summary
As a skilled Woodworker at Bensonwood you will work with a team of woodworking associates reporting to the team leader. This associate is responsible for operating machine tools to produce the beautiful and custom millwork pieces that make a Bensonwood home. This position is first-shift only, with regular shop hours: Monday through Friday 7AM-3:30PM. Posted pay serves as a guideline only and reflects an entry-level associate. Hourly wage and exact title will be commensurate with experience, role, and responsibilities.
Primary Responsibilities
- Make jigs for a given task and choose the right tool for the job
- Perform milling tasks (jointing, ripping, planing, crosscutting)
- Perform machining tasks (shaping, routing, drilling, dadoing)
- Perform finishing tasks (scraping, sanding, spraying, finishing selection and application)
- Read shop drawings
- Monitor and control feed rate and speed
- Produce cut lists
The ideal candidate has
- At least two years of woodworking shop experience. Machinist shop skills applicable.
- Computer literacy and familiarity in AutoCAD or similar programs helpful
- The desire to learn & apply innovative green building techniques
Essential role functions
- Standing for long periods of time, walking and running
- Mechanical aptitude
- Using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls
- Ability to:
- Lift at least 50 lbs
- Navigate at high elevations
- Safely operate hazardous equipment
- Travel, sometimes for weeks at a time, as this role includes site time
- Work in all weather conditions and temperatures
- Work overtime if required
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
Additional attributes for success
- Positive team player with strong problem-solving skills, a systems philosophy
- High attention to detail with the ability to:
- Complete assignments accurately
- Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
- Work independently and collaboratively within a team setting
- Positively motivate the team to accomplish goals
- Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment
- Embrace change and initiate improvements
- Strong belief in customer service and satisfaction
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Flexibility to perform other duties as assigned and to shift work responsibilities
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly wage will be commensurate with experience
- Benefits include:
- Health Insurance
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Voluntary Dental insurance
- Voluntary Short-term Disability
- 401(K)
- Profit Sharing
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Tools provided
Application Question(s):
- Why are you applying to this job? Please let us know it at least a sentence or two (up to a paragraph or a complete cover letter). Your response is required!
- Are you at least 18 years old?
Ability to Commute:
- Walpole, NH 03608 (Required)
Work Location: In person
