Woodworker

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview:

Manufacture and repair wood containers, skids, and platforms used in packing, storage and shipping operations. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• The Woodworker constructs and repairs items such as boxes, crates, pallets, and storage bins from wood and wood substitutes, studies specifications; and measures, marks, and cuts boards, using patterns, templates, ruler, pencil, and hand and power saws.
  • Install parts, using hammer, nailing machine, or power staple, repairs defective containers by replacing damaged parts.
  • Inserts wood bracings, cardboard files, and felt pads in containers.
  • Build crate around object, using ruler, hand tools, and pneumatic nailer, may fabricate repair.
  • Modify, and replace woodwork on vehicle sides and beds, apply preservative to prolong wood life, and may pack, seal, band, and apply markings to crates and containers.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Perform supervisory duties, as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• Must have High School Diploma or GED (May substitute experience with education on a year-by-year basis).
• Minimum one year of general experience.
• Minimum one-year specific experience using wood shop tools, fabricating containers, or framing construction.
• Ability to read blueprints, measure fabrication materials, identify various materials for construction of wood containers; use saws, planers, sanders, drills, etc.
• Must have demonstrated skill to assemble/fabricate wooden containers, mount out boxes, stands, chests, skids and platforms.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Suite of products including, Word, Excel, Access and Outlook software.
• Must demonstrate a good attitude and ability to work as a member of a team.
• Position requires self-motivation and the ability to work effectively under a minimum of supervision.
• Must be able to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects and have a strong attention for detail.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None Required

Security Clearance:

N/A

Physical Demands:

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.  

Work Environment:

General office environment.  

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.