Fabricator

The Cook & Boardman Recruiting Team•East Syracuse, NY

About The Position

Build Your Career Where You Matter Join The Cook & Boardman Group, the nation’s leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, specialty products, and complete security integration services. At The Cook & Boardman Group, trust and communication are the foundation of how we work. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career has room to grow. Whether you're a problem-solver, innovator, or passionate about service, you’ll thrive here. The wood door fabricator modifies architectural grade wood doors as required to properly accommodate hardware applications within the code indicated for the ultimate application.

Requirements

High School Diploma, or an equivalent combination of education/experience
At least 1 year of experience woodworking with related products
Knowledge of architectural door materials and hardware
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
Accomplished in the use of power tools required for the work
Quick reaction time, precise control, good manual dexterity, keen focus, and the ability to creatively and thoughtfully problem solve as it relates to the work
Strong oral and written expression and comprehension skills
Ability to work overtime as needed

Nice To Haves

Current and valid US driver’s license preferred
Forklift certification preferred

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot fabricating machines, such as saws, drill presses, lathes, shapers, routers, sanders, planers, mill end, wood nailing machines, jointers, mortisers, molders, and shapers
Determine product specifications and materials, layout, work methods, and machine setup requirements, according to oral or written instructions, drawings, or work orders independent of supervision
Examine raw wood stock for defects, and to ensure conformity to size and other specification standards
Adjust machine tables or cutting devices and set controls on machines to produce specified cuts or operations
Trim wood parts according to specifications, using planes, chisels, and wood files or sanders
Inspect and mark completed work pieces and stack them on pallets, in boxes, so that they can be moved to the next workstation.
Examine finished work pieces for smoothness, shape, angle, depth-of-cut, and conformity to specifications, and verify dimensions, visually and using hands, tape measures, calipers, templates
Attach parts and subassemblies together to form completed units, using glue, dowels, nails, screws and or clamps
Check and assist shipping and receiving personal that pulls wood doors from inventory or finished modifications that are completed
Perform routine maintenance on equipment in a safe manner and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
Install and hang frames and doors as well as hardware such as (but not limited to) closers, hinges, locks, thresholds, and sweeps, in the field as needed
Maintain the organization and cleanliness of the wood shop
Assist in stocking and everyday help keep material organized in the wood door warehouse to maintain proper inventory status
Assist in the wood door shop with various tasks, such as undercuts, plastic laminate, lite kit cutouts, and dotul door machine
Other relative duties as assigned

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care.
Career Growth: You’ll benefit from continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to C&B University, our in-house development program.
Supportive Culture: Innovation, creativity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

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