Solid Surface Technician

Corporate Interiors•New Castle, DE

26m

About The Position

The Solid Surface Technician, CIM is responsible for fabricating and assembling solid surfaces (i.e. Corian countertops) using a variety of machinery and other tools. This position is responsible for maintaining high quality standards and ensuring that all parts are properly assembled.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED.
Experience with solid surface materials and applications, counter tops, enclosures, and wall panels, or experience in the building trades.
At least 10+ years’ experience in a solid surface shop environment.
Must have technical skills to proficiently run shop equipment like table saw, routers, and skill saw.
Detail-oriented and capable of working on multiple tasks and deadlines.
Dependable with a positive attitude and commitment to success.
Must have effective communication skills, as well as excellent attendance and work principles.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS in related field, or additional specialized training equal to a master craft designation preferred.
Experience with plastic laminates and Solid Surface materials preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains an assigned schedule.
Completes work in accordance with specification in the Corian Fabrication Manual.
Maintains workspace and cleans up the machine/work area, including dust and cutoffs.
Assists with the organization of cut sheets and analyzing part requirements to minimize waste and increase output using proper utilization of cut off waste (acceptable waste factor is less than 10%).
Manages output to meet assigned deadlines and communicate any and all delays to supervisor.
Ensures proper sizing, pattern direction, and hole locations are achieved.
Monitors the operating machine at all times.
Verifies dimensions or checks the quality/fit of pieces to ensure adherence to specifications.
Sets up or operates machines, including power saws, jointers, mortisers, tenoners, molders, or shapers, to cut, mold, or shape solid surfaces.
Reinforces joints in accordance with the fabrication manual.
Attaches parts or subassemblies together to form completed units, using glue, dowels, nails, screws, or clamps.
Assists with the specifications of articles to be constructed or repaired or plan the methods or operations for shaping or assembling parts, based on blueprints, drawings, diagrams, or oral or written instructions.
Cuts Solid Surfaces to the right size and shape and trim parts of joints to ensure a snug fit, using hand tools, such as planes, chisels, or clamps.
Trims, sands, or scrapes surfaces or joints to prepare articles for finishing.