Wood Technologist jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

Concepts In Millwork Inc. is looking for experienced Wood Finishers to add to our Team! We offer a great benefit package, competitive wages and an upbeat, friendly work environment! Come and join our growing Team today! 

Job Details

Salary

From $23 to $27 an hour, commensurate upon experience. 

Job Type

Full-time. 6:00am - 2:30pm Mon-Fri. (overtime as needed)

Application Window

The Application window is expected to close on 03/10/2024

Immunizations/Testing is required for this position. 

Generous Benefit Package

• 401 (k) plan
• Medical. Employee Monthly Premium Payment, Paid 100% by the Employer for the base plan! Dependent coverage is at cost to the employee. There are affordable buyup options for premium plans.
• Employer sponsored Life Insurance for the employee and eligible dependents. 
  Life Insurance, Employee: $30,000 100% Employer Paid. 
  Life Insurance, Spouse/Partner: $12,500 100% Employer Paid. 
  Life Insurance, Child: $5,000 100% Employer Paid.
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Dental
• FSA 
• FSA Dependent Care (childcare costs)
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
   
• Paid Holidays
   
• Safety equipment will be provided by the company
• Periodic raffles, company sponsored events and employee recognition

Come and join a company that prides itself on its focus of employee Morale and Engagement. 

Please note some benefits require a brief waiting period before eligibility.

Position Summary: Finishers are required to be familiar with different types of products related to the finishing process and apply lacquer, clear coats and finishes to finished wood product surfaces ensuring consistent application and coverage (applied via hand and/or spray equipment).       

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Be punctual - core working hours are 6:00am - 2:30pm, Monday - Friday, with overtime as needed.
• Meet deadlines with minimal supervision; majority of time is spent at the Finishing Shop without immediate Manager/Supervisor being available.
• Have the ability to mix finish ingredients and apply stain on veneers and hardwoods to obtain desired colors or shades.
• Select appropriate finishing ingredients such as paint, stain, lacquer, depending on factors such as wood harness and surface type.
• Capable of spraying sealers and top coats on wood products.
• Ability to sand wood products by hand or with pneumatic sanders acceptable to receive stain and or finish.
• Be knowledgeable in filling cracks, imperfections, or holes in wood products and prepare surface between coats for additional finishing.
• Experienced in reading shop drawings; Know how to relate the elevations, plan views, and detail (section cut) views together in order to understand what the finished product will look like when completed.
• Performs work in a productive, diligent, careful and safe manner.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a deadline orientated environment.
• Maintain work area, organized and orderly, ensuring compliance with the company's safety and health regulations.

• Previous knowledge and/or experience in Millwork/Casework finishing.
• Ability to make accurate measurements and finish materials to a high level of quality and precision.
• Possess a positive and professional attitude

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice based upon business needs.

• Physical demands:
  • Lifting - Employee may be required to lift weights up to 50 pounds. In the event a load weighs more than 50 pounds, team members are required to seek assistance from another team member before lifting and use proper lifting techniques;
  • Push/Pulling – Push material of various sizes and weights;
  • Stand/Walking – Must be able to stand approximately 100% of the work shift at a designated workstation;
  • Reaching - reach up to heights of 60 inches to position and retrieve needed materials;

• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving machinery in a temperature-controlled environment and includes exposure to contaminants (mainly dust and fumes).  Noise level:  moderate to high (appropriate PPE is provided to all employees). 

Concepts in Millwork, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.