Carpenter in Batavia, New York at Graham Manufacturing

Job Title: Carpenter

Reports To: Manufacturing Supervisor

Level of Work: I

Position Summary:

Works from plans, sketches, verbal, or written instructions, cutting lumber to size using hand and power tools. Assembles crates, boxes, skids, etc. Assists in loading and blocking shipments to assure transport security and conform to transport requirements and regulations. Reports directly to the General Foreman, area Production Lead, or his/her designate.

Key Results Areas by level of work:

Level I: Quality – Complete and accurate work performed efficiently

• Constructs crates, boxes, skids, etc. for the shipment of company products or other miscellaneous items, in accordance with packaging and shipping requirements and regulations.
• Performs routine maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Consistently meets customer’s quality requirements and expectations.

Follow instructions – oral and/or written

• Works from plans, sketches, verbal, or written instructions
• Performs other duties as assigned by General Foreman, area Production Lead, or his/her designate.

Safety & housekeeping

• Observes safe work procedures and maintains good housekeeping standards.
• Must wear appropriate protective gear and clothing as necessary.

Qualifications:

Education and Training:

• High school, BOCES

Experience:

• One to two years on the job experience required to learn procedures and attain proficiency
• Experience in rough carpentry.
• Trade school training in carpentry or similar beneficial.

Other:

• Proficiency Test applicable.
• Duties may require the use of material handling equipment.

Skills:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

? Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as geometric tolerances and drawing interpretation

? Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

? Demonstrates pride in workmanship and commitment to continual quality improvement; maintains clean, organized work area

? Maintains strict adherence to quality system requirements.

? Adheres to safety and regulatory program requirements, policies, and procedures; promptly reports safety/health concerns; utilizes personal protective equipment as required.

? Maintains organized, clean work environment.

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

? Physical demands: May be required to move items up to 60 pounds for distances of up to 10 feet. May be required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel and squat for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is primarily required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend.

? Mental demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is required to read, write, analyze data and reports, exercise judgment, develop plans, procedures and goals, present information to others and work under pressure

? Work Environment: May be exposed to fumes or dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts and moderate to loud noise levels. This job primarily operates in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is also exposed to high level of manufacturing and equipment noise Duties are performed indoors in a manufacturing environment with temperature changes. Exposure to hazardous materials, fumes or airborne particles and moving mechanical parts with vibration.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Must be able to work in the U.S without sponsorship.

This job description is not all inclusive but rather serves as a general guideline of the current needs of the position and can be modified at the discretion of management to meet current business needs. Experience and education requirements are the primary basis for awarding this position, however substitutions that are essentially equivalent may be made as they relate to the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of this position.