Office Furniture Carpenter

Job Description: Office Furniture Carpenter:

Produce or assemble components of articles, such as store fixtures, office equipment, cabinets, or high-grade furniture.
Set up or operate machines, including power saws, jointers, mortisers, tensioners, molders, or shapers, to cut, mold, or shape Woodstock or wood substitutes.
Measure and mark dimensions of parts on paper or lumber stock prior to cutting, following blueprints, to ensure a tight fit and quality product.
Cut timber to the right size and shape and trim parts of joints to ensure a snug fit, using hand tools, such as planes, chisels or wood files
Match materials for color, grain or texture, giving attention to knots or other features of the wood.
Trim, sand or scrape surfaces or joints to prepare articles for finishing.
Estimate the amounts, type or materials needed.
Perform final touch ups with sandpapers or steel wool.
Install hardware, such as hinges, handles, catches or drawers pulls, using hand tools.
Apply Masonite, formica or vinyl surfacing materials.

Education and Experience:

Minimum 2+ years of building office furniture utilizing hand tools and power tools.

Skills:

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job. The employee is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Able to wear safety glasses, long pants, ear plugs and safety shoes.

Office Furniture Painter