Woodworker

Fortune Brands • La Puente, CA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is seeking a skilled Woodworker to join our Production team. This role involves interpreting blueprints, operating woodworking machinery, assembling components, finishing woodwork, and ensuring quality control. The Woodworker will also be responsible for material estimation, planning, and potentially repairing or altering wooden pieces. Collaboration with customers or designers may be required for project specifications, and there may be opportunities to design wood products using CAD software.

Requirements

• Proven experience in woodworking and fabricating wood products, including the use of various woodworking machines.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and work orders.
• Expertise in measuring, marking, and cutting wood to exact specifications.
• Skilled in assembling wood components and installing hardware.
• Ability to work with various finishing techniques, including staining, painting, and lacquering.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, precise work.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to address issues during the fabrication process.
• Ability to lift and maneuver heavy wood pieces and work with physical stamina.
• Strong mathematical skills for accurate measurements and calculations.
• Prior woodshop experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) for furniture design and product specifications.
• Knowledge of Masonite, Formica, or vinyl surfacing materials.
• Experience programming machinery for automated production tasks.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine dimensions, cuts, and assembly procedures.
• Measure and mark dimensions of parts on paper or wood stock to ensure accuracy and quality before cutting.
• Set up and operate woodworking machinery, including power saws, jointers, mortisers, tenoners, molders, and shapers, to cut, mold, and shape wood or wood substitutes.
• Cut and trim timber, parts of joints, and other materials to precise sizes and shapes using hand tools and machinery.
• Assemble components and attach parts using glue, dowels, nails, screws, or clamps to form completed units.
• Reinforce joints and ensure parts fit snugly together for a high-quality finished product.
• Install hardware such as hinges, handles, and drawer pulls using hand tools.
• Sand, scrape, and trim surfaces or joints to prepare woodwork for finishing.
• Apply protective or decorative finishes (e.g., stain, varnish, paint) to completed articles.
• Perform final touch-ups with sandpaper or steel wool for a smooth finish.
• Verify dimensions, quality, and fit of parts to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Inspect workpieces for accuracy, defects, and overall quality throughout the production process.
• Make necessary adjustments to ensure precise fit and finish of parts.
• Estimate material requirements for production and order necessary supplies.
• Match materials for color, grain, and texture to ensure consistency and quality across finished products.
• Repair or alter wooden furniture, cabinetry, fixtures, and other wooden pieces as needed.
• Confer with customers or designers to determine project specifications and requirements.
• Design furniture and other wood products using computer-aided drawing programs as needed.

Benefits

• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.
• Robust health plans
• Market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
• Product discounts
• Flexible time off benefits
• Adoption benefits
• Numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups)

What This Job Offers

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