Location: New Bedford,MA, USA
JOB SUMMARY:
As a Carpenter Apprentice, you will assist in building and repairing retail display fixtures. This role is ideal for former vocational students with a focus on carpentry or entry-level carpenters with relevant work experience. The position offers an opportunity for growth and skill development under the guidance of experienced professionals.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSABILITIES:
* None
DUTIES/RESPONSABILITIES:
* Assist with building wooden retail display fixtures
* Assist with repairing damaged fixtures.
* Prepare and stage fixtures for golf events.
* Support plant maintenance when involving construction tasks.
* Help with PGA Show preparation.
* Learn and apply carpentry skills under guidance of experienced professionals
* Additional duties as assigned.
MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
* Assist with PGA Show set up
* Support finishers when additional help is needed
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
* Aptitude to build from sketches/blueprints.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Ability to work under tight deadlines.
* Excellent verbal communication skills.
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Must possess initiative, energy and drive.
* Ability to multi-task under pressure in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
* Ability to maintain a safe work environment.
* Understanding of Woodworking shop safety.
* Basic familiarity with hand tools and machinery, including:
* Panel Saw
* Table Saw
* Edge Bander
* Drill/Driver
* Sanders
* Hand Tools
* Drill Press
* Band Saw
* Router
* Jig Saw
* Shaper
* Air Nailer
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
* High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
* Vocational school with carpentry focus, or relevant entry-level experience in carpentry/woodworking, or
* Carpenter assistant with actual work experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
* Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
* Ability to walk for extended periods of time.
* Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, touch, pinch or grasp.
* Frequently required to reach above shoulders.
* Occasionally required to climb or balance.
* Frequently required to stoop/kneel/crouch or crawl.
* Frequently required to lift or move up to 100 pounds.
* Sometimes required to lift or move more than 100 pounds.
* Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
* Exposure to loud noise levels.
* Exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
* Exposure to extreme cold or heat.
* Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
VISION REQUIREMENT:
* Close and distance vision.
* Color vision.
* Peripheral vision.
* Depth perception.
* Ability to adjust focus.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
* Safety Glasses.
* Dust masks and earplugs.
TRAVEL
* Ability to travel as needed; anticipated 4 times per year; including some weekends and for extended duration. Travel can include trade shows and sales meetings including set up and working these events
SCHEDULE:
* 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday with Overtime (Saturday 7am - noon) as required
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Ahead, LLC is a socially responsible company and an Equal Opportunity Employer.