Position Title: DOOR SHOP CARPENTER
Job Type: FULL TIME | 40 HOURS PER WEEK
Location: INVERMERE | 410 BORDEN STREET
Compensation: $25.00 PER HOUR, WAGE NEGOTIABLE DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE
WINDSOR PLYWOOD
We specialize in hard-to-source interior and exterior home finishing products including flooring, doors, mouldings and especially wood products. Our goal is simple – focus on our customer’s needs and provide outstanding customer service. We’re more than a local building supply company, and our business model is also very different. Most of our locations are family affairs – independently locally owned and operated, not top-down like most franchise groups. We carry high quality, responsibly sourced products and are committed to providing outstanding value and personalized, one-on-one service to all of our customers. We are proud to have been in business for over 55 years with stores across Canada and in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Door Shop Carpenter is critical to the successful operation of the Windsor Plywood Store. It provides a specialized level of service that is unmatched by the competition. Our Shop provides a full range of interior and exterior pre-hung door units, as well as custom machining and cutting of door slabs. We try to service most reasonable requests that are asked of our Shop from our customers. The Carpenter is responsible for the construction & finishing of projects, shop cleaning & safety, transfers, and inventory control. The Door Shop Carpenter is driven to produce high quality results that create positive impressions for customers using the services of the Shop.
THE BENEFITS
- Gain experience working with a Building Supply Company in business for 55+ years
- Competitive Pay | Extended Health Benefit Program
- Dental, Pharmaceutical, Health Care Spending Account Travel Insurance, Life | LTD insurance
- Control & organize your own workspace & environment
- Consistent, safe, healthy & temperature-controlled work environment
- Employee Mental Health & Well-Being program and resources
- PERKS: Employee deep-discounted pricing on all products
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Wood & Steel Door frame assembly – new installation, re-fit, interior & exterior
- Cutting Plywood Orders
- Build and finish mantles, cabinets and butcher-block counter tops
- Effectively utilize carpentry skills while safely using machinery & power tools
- Read & interpret drawings & problem-solving installation instructions
- Support Sales staff during sales process: quoting, material lists & timelines
- Communicate professionally regarding follow-up, change-orders and installation instructions
- Ability to identify doors - styles, hardware, mortises, grades, dimensions, and species
- Operate Shop in a diligent, efficient & safe manner
- Maintain top levels of organizational standards for the Shop
- Ensure Shop & Equipment is in a clean, presentable & safe-to-operate manner
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Experience in Woodwork Millwork & Finishing Carpentry is a must
- Experience with Door Hanging and Cutting skills (table saw) is essential
- Strong work ethic and self-motivated/self-directed, with an ability to work independently using sound judgment, logical reasoning skills, and intuition
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Must be able to manage multiple tasks
- Flexible, honest, acting in all situations with professionalism and integrity
- Able to deal with changes, delays, or unexpected events in a professional & timely manner
- Permanent resident of Canada with Driver’s License is preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS
Regularly lifting & pushing/guiding up to 66lbs: Including the following types:
a. Low-level & waist level 50%
b. Above-shoulder 20%
c. Front carry 25%
d. Shoulder-carry 5%
- Woodworking Shop – Exposure to machinery/tool noise & wood dust
- Full-Time permanent position with a company generally considered to be Industry experts
- Required to work extended time standing with CSA Footwear
- Working under tight deadlines & using sound-judgement & discretion
- Busy, high-volume & tight working spaces
All interviewed applicants will be tested to show that they are able to accurately read measuring tools and that they can use metric & imperial forms of measurement. Safely working with common power tools, safely lifting heavy door panels, prioritizing tasks and customer interaction will round out the essential attributes the successful applicant will possess. #windsorplywoodishiring
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Experience:
- Woodwork/ Millwork: 2 years (required)
- Finishing carpentry : 2 years (required)
- Doo hanging: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
