Wood from the Hood is looking for an Experienced Custom Woodworker

Custom Woodworker – 5 yrs exp

Location: 2640 Minnehaha Ave. Minneapolis MN 55406

Pay: $25-30 per Hour – Hourly rate is dependent on experience

Position Type: Full time

Job Description:

Seeking an experienced fabricator with a minimum of 5 years of experience in wood working & production fabrication. Must have strong experience in solid hardwood woodworking and a variety of architectural millwork.

About us:

Wood From the Hood is a family-owned company with a simple mission… Reclaim discarded trees from local neighborhoods to create beautiful, high quality lumber products. Our custom woodworking team works alongside our sister company, Siewert Cabinet, to create custom pieces ranging from simple wood trim and housewares to highly intricate furniture and architectural elements.

Our shop operates on (4) 9hr days M-TH and a 4hr day on Fridays with overtime often available

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

• Paid time off
• Eight paid holidays
• Health, Dental & Vision insurance
• SIMPLE Retirement plan with company match
• FSA plan
• Life Insurance

About you:

Self motivated – You work quickly and independently without the need for constant oversight. You thrive in a deadline driven environment and find it fulfilling (rather than stressful) to work on custom projects where each day and task is new and different.

Highly detail oriented – You have a strong attention to detail and can work quickly without sacrificing quality.

Solution oriented – You focus on finding practical ways to solve problems and achieve goals while maintaining a positive attitude in a team environment. You are always looking for ways to streamline processes and make projects more efficient.

Required Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of woodworking techniques – Milling, joining, planning & sanding
• Knowledge of wood species and characteristics as well as lumber cuts
• Ability to read, understand and analyze architectural drawings
• Ability to lift at least 100lbs

Bonus Skills

• Forklift experience
• Understanding of finishing techniques and processes
• Cabinet making, CNC operation – ability to assist within other departments of our commercial cabinet shop is a plus

Send resumes to info@woodfromthehood.com