Production Worker / Bench Carpenter

Valley Woodcraft and Lumber Co. • Wilkes-Barre, PA

104d • Onsite

About The Position

We are a small, high-precision contract manufacturing facility seeking a detail-oriented Production Worker / Bench Carpenter to join our team. We manufacture a diverse range of high-quality wood products for critical government, aerospace, rail, and transit sectors. This position operates under the collective bargaining agreement of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. You will process projects from raw lumber through final precision assembly.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in commercial woodworking, carpentry, or millwork manufacturing.
• Proven proficiency operating industrial woodworking machinery (saws, routers, drill presses).
• Willingness to join upon completion of probation, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners union.
• Ability to read a tape measure to 1/32nd of an inch and interpret decimal/fractional blueprints.
• Ability to stand for 8–10 hours per day, lift up to 50 pounds regularly, and perform repetitive manual tasks.
• Ability to pass standard background checks and drug screening as required for government defense contracting.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience operating wood saws, routers, planers, spray equipment and/or assembly work.
• Familiarity with aerospace (AS9100) or defense manufacturing quality standards.
• Experience working with varied material types (hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, composites).

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial machinery (table saws, miter saws, panel saws) to cut, rip, and cross-cut lumber to exact blueprint dimensions.
• Set up and operate drill presses, routers, and shapers to mill and profile wood components according to engineering specifications.
• Load programs, set up tooling, and operate CNC routing machinery to execute precise, automated machining cycles.
• Perform gluing, laminating, and clamping processes for engineered lumber products.
• Assemble final products using hand tools, pneumatic fasteners, and mechanical hardware, adhering strictly to quality control tolerances.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work orders to meet rigid government and aerospace standards.
• Maintain a clean work area, perform routine daily machine maintenance, and follow OSHA and union safety protocols.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Upon successful union acceptance, an additional $10.35 per hour is fully funded by the company toward your healthcare and pension contributions.
• Candidates are eligible for attendance and performance-based bonuses.
• Annual pay increases.
• Includes Paid Time Off (PTO) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed