Door Patcher

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About Woodgrain:

Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.

Starting Salary: $17.00/hour

Employment Type: FT Wage

Work Environment: Monday through Thursday 5:00am – 3:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays as needed 

Job Summary:

The Patcher is responsible for identifying and repairing all rejected components to be reintroduced as highest value component materials. This operation is the final check point for repairs on components. Reports to Department Manager. No supervisory responsibilities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Completing quality patches or repairing components using a sander, wood welder and assorted hand tools as necessary
• Repairing moulding and reintroducing it to finished unit during the time in which the order is being produced
• Extracting the highest value possible from rejected products
• Closely inspecting material and repairing material that does not meet specified quality standards
• Following production schedule and producing material to the required specifications
• Removing components from production if serious defects are discovered
• Performing necessary cleaning, general maintenance, and minor troubleshooting to machinery
• Daily set-up, routine use, and adjustments to machines according to the Established Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
• Knowing and understanding the different profiles, species, and wood dimensions to successfully run to critical specifications
• Handling and maneuvering products in ways that are safe and prevent damage
• Read and understand the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and standard operating procedures related to and posted near the area
• Complete safety orientation training, observe all safety policies and procedures, including use of required protective equipment (PPE)
• Maintaining a clean and orderly work area
• Actively participating in work-area improvements
• Assisting other work areas as necessary 

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Previous work experience in manufacturing
• Ability to repair components

Additional Skills:

• Drives for results
• Solves problems and analyzes issues
• Communicates powerfully and prolifically
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions
• Good communication and listening skills
• Ability to work well and collaborate in a team environment
• Attention to detail
• Know species, profiles, and components of products
• Ability to perform basic math calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Ability to use basic measurement tools such as a caliper and tape measure 

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift 50 lbs. consistently. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and hear or talk. Regular bending, stooping, stretching, twisting, turning, and walking. Frequently required to stand for long periods. Requires close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. Exposed to moving mechanical parts. Noise level is moderate to high. Hot to cold temperatures and dust.

Travel:

This position does not require travel to other Woodgrain locations.

Summary of Company Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test.