Shop Hand

RealCraft•Gig Harbor, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

RealCraft is looking for a Shop Hand to join their production team. This is a hands-on role that works across several departments on the shop floor. The Shop Hand supports the production team in many ways, including maintaining equipment, finishing and preparing doors for shipment, building custom crates, and handling vendor pickups and deliveries. Your work will directly support the high-quality, handcrafted doors that are shipped to homeowners and designers across the country.

Requirements

Experience with basic hand tools and woodworking equipment (nail guns, saws, drills, etc.).
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
Reliable, punctual, and able to work well with others.
Problem-solving skills and willingness to take initiative.
Valid driver’s license and clean record for deliveries and vendor runs.

Responsibilities

Assist with maintenance of tools, machines, and shop vehicles as needed (changing belts and blades, checking oil, general upkeep).
Keep tools, PPE supplies, and equipment organized and inventoried.
Maintain a clean and safe shop, including daily cleanup and recycling.
Help with one-time projects such as setting up events, moving equipment, or other special tasks.
Make occasional deliveries of doors or hardware orders to customers.
Handle weekly vendor pickups and drop-offs.
Repair minor defects by sanding or touch-up.
Apply finishes to doors and jamb kits according to specifications.
Wrap doors for safe shipping.
Assist with loading doors into crates.
Build custom wood crates for each shipment using saws, nail guns, and other woodworking tools.
Ensure crates are sturdy and built to withstand transport.
Perform final inspections of products before shipping.
Report any defects, damage, or inconsistencies prior to crating.