Job Summary:
As an Associate Craftsman at Heartland Home Furnishings, you’ll be the newest addition to the family of 100 resident craftsmen that give Silver Dollar City an identity unlike any other place on the planet. We’re looking for people who have a working knowledge of this craft and are willing to work under one of our Master Craftsmen to perfect your trade. We are the Home of American Craftsmanship, with craftsman giving daily live demonstrations throughout our 1880’s park. You’ll be working in front of hundreds of guests every day, finding the perfect blend of entertainment and education they have come to expect from this deeply rooted tradition. In this position, you will primarily be making bedroom furniture. We strongly suggest you attach photos to show us what you can do.
This position starts now and ends 01/02/2026.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned to assist the Merchandise teams.
- Gives entertaining and informative demonstrations of craft, while working in appropriate period settings, using customs and crafts associated with folk life depicted in the Silver Dollar City setting.
- Acquires information about time period and lifestyle depicted and craft techniques associated with the time and area to devise plans for authentic presentation of craft.
- Explains techniques of craft and points out relationship of craft to lifestyle depicted to assist guests in comprehending traditional techniques of work and play related to the time and area.
- Effectively interacts with guests and fellow employees without distracting them while maintaining a positive, team-oriented attitude.
- Uses skills to build & strengthen production & retail shop personnel into a cohesive team.
- Proves to be self-motivated and self-directed with the ability to solve problems with the assistance of the Master Craftsman.
- Ensures that established production goals are met at an acceptable quality level.
- Keeps work area clean and well stocked and maintains organization and inventory of raw materials.
- Ensures compliance with all authorized operator requirements and safety procedures specific to the job location.
- Ensure proper handling of customer credit card information in compliance with Property Procedures and Purchasing Card Industry (PCI) standards.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Setup and Calibration: Accurately changing and aligning blades, bits, and fences on table saws, miter saws, shapers, and routers to tight tolerances.
- Joinery Execution: Operating a dovetail machine and drill press to create tight, structurally sound drawer boxes and frame joints.
- Stock Processing: Ripping and crosscutting lumber safely using table saws, radial arm saws, and miter saws.
- Shaping & Profiling: Using wood shapers and routers to add edge profiles and decorative details to panels and trim.
- Surface Preparation & Assembly: Handling various sanders for a smooth finish and utilizing nail guns and pneumatic fasteners securely during sub-assembly.
Education/Experience:
- One-year certificate from a college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in craft, artisan trade, production environment, or retail setting preferred.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
- Stand: Uneven terrain, inclines, asphalt, and concrete.
- Walk: Up/down steps, uneven and sloped surfaces, including to and from assigned employee parking and employees assigned work area. Distance should be no greater than .5 miles one way.
- Climb: Up and down stairs, uneven and sloped surfaces and be able to climb and descend on an employee shuttle bus.
- Use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
- See: Near/far, depth perception, and color vision.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to various outdoor weather conditions, confined spaces-cramped quarters, noise, detergents/chemicals, mechanical hazards, moving objects, fumes/odors, dust, mists, and vibrations.
Benefits Offered:
- Free Admission - Free admission to Silver Dollar City Attractions and discounted admissions to Herschend Enterprises’ attractions and resorts across the US for you and your dependents.
- Exclusive Admission Discounts - Complimentary tickets & discounts on season passes for loved ones.
- Food & Merchandise Discounts - Discounts on dining, drinks, and merchandise across Silver Dollar City Attractions.
- 401(k) & Profit Sharing - The Profit Sharing and 401(k) Retirement Plan is available to hosts after they have been with the Company for 3 months (Monthly Plan Entry Dates).
- Health Insurance - Affordable health plan options (co-pay, HSA, FSA) available to all full-time seasonal and year-round employees.
- Mary's Well House - Employee health center provides employees with basic office visits, x-rays, and lab work for co-pay, whether insured or not.
- Free Tuition – Earn your degree, debt-free. 100% free tuition starting day one of employment. Learn more at https://herschend.guildeducation.com/partner (https://herschend.guildeducation.com/partner). See all the benefits offered through Silver Dollar City at: https://www.silverdollarcity.com/Employment/Benefits (https://www.silverdollarcity.com/Employment/Benefits).
Equal Opportunity Employer/ Disabled/ Veterans
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