Shop Associate

Cook & Boardman Group • La Vergne, TN

5d

About The Position

The Shop Associate prepares and modifies wood doors according to individual order instructions. The work may involve joining metal parts with heat to form permanent bonds, using power tools to modify materials, and constructing metal frame pieces. The associate interprets shop orders and work documents, selects and sets up welding equipment, checks that welds meet standards and specifications, and packages finished products for transport. The position also involves wearing appropriate safety equipment, assisting the Shop Manager as required, and performing other related duties as assigned.

The role regularly operates in construction sites, warehouses, and shop environments. Employees may work near forklifts and other heavy machinery, use tools and hardware, lift heavy items, travel to project sites, and encounter variable weather, including extreme heat and cold. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check or drug test.
• General knowledge of warehouse manufacturing.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently when needed.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, complete multiple duties accurately, shift between tasks amid interruptions, and meet competing deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, work independently, and prioritize with minimal supervision.
• Basic hand and power tools, including a hammer, screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, and cordless drills.
• Knowledge of proper safety practices when handling products, tools, and power equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret basic mathematical measurements and effectively read and use a tape measure.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to report to work on time.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, handling or feeling objects, reaching, and frequent lifting of 25–50 pounds, with occasional lifting of items exceeding 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Current and valid U.S. driver’s license.
• At least one year of prior experience in a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Use measuring tools to mark and prepare materials.
• Use saws, drills, and other power tools to create finished products.
• Remove rough edges created during the modification process.
• Use electrical currents to create heat and bond metals.
• Join beams in the construction of metal frame pieces.
• Weld materials such as steel and titanium.
• Use a rod and heat to join metals.
• Operate a welding machine that feeds wire to bond materials.
• Use molten metal to join two pieces of metal.
• Plan work by interpreting shop orders.
• Select and set up welding equipment.
• Ensure welds meet standards and specifications.
• Package finished products for transport.
• Interpret work scope from documents detailing tasks to be completed.
• Wear appropriate safety equipment at all times.
• Assist the Shop Manager as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED