MACHINE OPERATOR/FABRICATOR - Wood Shop
At Avalon, we view people as our most valuable resource. We recognize that our ability to build the highest quality pontoon boats relies on the talents and contributions of all our employees. Our success as a company depends on the strength of our team. Avalon is an employer of choice for people looking for great pay and benefits in an exciting and rewarding work environment.
Job Summary: The wood shop machine operator and fabricator utilizes wood shop equipment to fabricate various furniture components using wood and plastic parts. The primary items fabricated are furniture components. The wood shop supports several other departments, including furniture fabrication, the metal shop, and the assembly line.
Key Responsibilities:
- Adheres to all safety policies and procedures
- Follows all pre-established installation and quality methods, procedures and guidelines to ensure consistency of work
- Reads order-specific job travelers and/or engineered drawings to ensure each order is produced to specifications
- Uses various hand and power tools to fabricate various wood parts and furniture components
- Completes all job duties within given time constraints
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Cross-trains between several different jobs
- Cleans and maintains work area
- Pursues continuous improvement to improve efficiency of job duties and work flow
QUALIFICATIONS
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Attention to detail
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Needs good visual judgment to notice errors and/or defects
- Ability to accurately read a tape measure
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to work in a fast paced, multifunctional team oriented work environment
- Ability to work variable hours with short notice (up to 50+ hrs. per week)
Physical Requirements and Environment
- Must be physically capable of safely lifting a minimum of 75 lbs. without assistance
- Involves standing, bending, lifting, and twisting for long periods as required
- Requires repetitive movement
- Includes exposure to noise levels that are distracting and/or uncomfortable
- Includes exposure to a dusty environment
- Requires wearing personal protective equipment
Salary Range: $13.00 - $15.00 Hourly
SOME OF THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR AVALON PONTOONS INCLUDE:
- Paid holidays (after 90 days)
- Vacation Time
- 401K with company match (after 90 days)
- Medical, Dental, vision insurance.
- CPR/First Aid (initial certification and re-certification for Safety Committee Leads)
- Annual Flu Shots and Hearing Test
- Training workshops (determined on an individual basis based on need of department)
