Custom Cabinets Lead - Research and Development

Countryside Cabinets•De Pere, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position works primarily in the customs department building but is the main contact for special projects that require one on one planning with the customer service department. This position is also responsible for various field calls to validate possible re-work and repair offsite. This position must be able to read, and build from, blueprints or drawings. This position must be able to work with a sense of urgency while maintaining quality protocols and safety procedures.

Requirements

Ability to read a measuring tape and working with fractions – Required
Use vision and touch senses to inspect for defects
Basic computer and math skills
Door, face frame, and cabinet assembly
Familiarity with/ability to learn, handheld scanning devices
Ability to learn multiple machine settings and change out tooling
Wood top assembly including gluing veneers, matching veneers, gluing wood edge to veneered panel
Ability to set up and use hand routers, plunge router, biscuit jointer, belt sander, table saw
Experience gluing, clamping, sanding veneer panels and solid wood panels.
Ability to work as a team and communicate effectively with others, including training others
Ability to interpret design requests and incorporate that into our construction methods.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high attention to detail
Ability to keep work order and process organized

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent - Preferred
Technical degree – Preferred
Previous cabinet joinery, millwork, metalworking, laminate, or plastics experience – Preferred
Experience building cabinetry, woodworking in a manufacturing environment – Preferred
Ability to read blue prints and understand plan view, elevation and section views – Preferred
Experience staining and finishing - Preferred
Experience building all components of kitchens
Experience leading teams or supervising them to be efficient and quality oriented.

Responsibilities

Cut wood pieces in most efficient and effective manner
Construct wood cabinets according to custom job order specifications
Run and operate variety of woodworking tools and machines such as: saws, routers, drills etc.
Create cutting and shaping sequences according to blueprint
Assist with preventative maintenance of equipment
In custom department cut, build and construct cabinets in the most efficient and effective manner
Primary builder of all highly specialized cabinet orders
Train and direct custom builders to ensure proper quality and timely construction by building up the team and individual knowledge of the cabinets and building process
Work as a liaison to the customer service team when specialized custom projects are order to ensure orders are correct before they are scheduled for production
As needed may be required to troubleshoot out in the field when cabinets need repair or assessment
Test new hardware as needed to ensure durability and design function
Overtime is required as needed/directed
Assist and cross train in other areas of department as needed/directed
General cleanliness of personal work space and other areas within department
All other duties as assigned by coordinator/supervisor