Wood Crafter (Instructor)
About The Position
This position is assigned to the Arts and Crafts facility of the 6th Force Support Squadron Community Service Flight at MacDill AFB, Florida. The Wood Crafter operates and maintains a woodworking shop for patron use, provides instruction and assistance to patrons, and supports woodworking projects for squadron or division property and equipment as needed. The role also involves maintaining shop supplies and equipment, handling patron registrations and fees, and preparing budgets and supply requests. Work requires frequent standing, bending, stooping, crouching, and arm movement. The incumbent frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 45 pounds and may occasionally lift heavier items with assistance. The work involves frequent exposure to the possibility of cuts and serious injuries while operating woodworking machinery. The position requires a favorable background investigation and is subject to random drug testing. Education cannot substitute for the required experience.
Requirements
- Experience demonstrating knowledge of wood-crafting methods and techniques used to make and repair wooden items with unique and intricate shapes and designs.
- Knowledge of the properties and characteristics of hardwoods, softwoods, plywoods, veneers, wood substitutes, gluing and bonding agents, and other woodworking materials.
- Ability to compute and ensure consistent dimensions on interlocking parts.
- Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
- Ability to prepare an operating budget, control and account for funds, prepare supply requisitions, and maintain stock and equipment levels.
- Knowledge of the setup, operation, and maintenance of precision wood-crafting machines and woodworking hand and power tools.
- Skill in interpreting complex instructions, sketches, blueprints, and specifications to make jigs, templates, and fixtures to extend or adapt machines.
- Ability to instruct and assist wood shop patrons.
- Ability to follow written or oral instructions, work orders, and specifications related to wood-crafting work.
- Must complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- Subject to random drug testing.
- Applicants must meet the stated qualification and eligibility requirements; education substitution is not allowed.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
- Must use direct deposit and satisfactorily complete employment verification (E-Verify).
- Must provide a REAL ID or an authorized combination of identity documents to facilitate installation access.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain a woodworking shop for patron use, including equipping it with woodworking and wood-crafting equipment.
- Maintain stock of wood, wood products, and other supplies needed for woodworking projects.
- Prepare the shop budget and requests for supplies and equipment; control and account for funds.
- Register patrons, collect appropriate fees, and issue materials, tools, and equipment.
- Develop curriculum for woodworking skills-development classes.
- Demonstrate techniques for building, refinishing, and repairing wood projects.
- Assist patrons with layouts and provide guidance on estimating materials and costs, minimizing waste, and selecting or substituting materials.
- Assess wood and other woodworking materials to determine their suitability for strength, durability, fit, matching, and appearance.
- Instruct patrons in the proper use of woodworking machines, including routers, lathes, power shapers, and jointers.
- Demonstrate techniques for creating curved, contoured, and shaped surfaces and features such as inlays, miniature parts, matched panels, and complex joints.
- Demonstrate and follow safety practices when operating machines and using tools and equipment, including use of protective devices and machine guards.
- Assist other Wood Crafters with making or repairing squadron or division property and equipment when necessary.
- Clean the work area and ensure equipment is cleaned and returned to its proper place before opening and closing the facility.
- Adhere to established safety and fire regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
