Natural Playgrounds woodworking shop manufactures play and learning elements that we ship all over the country to child care centers, schools, and communities. We are looking for a Shop Assistant/Apprentice to add to our team! If you'd like to eventually become a full time carpenter/builder, we would welcome that and encourage you in every way!
If you're graduating from high school and want to go into the building trade, this might be a great opportunity for you!
This want ad is for year-round, full or part time work in a spacious, well lit woodworking shop means a nice warm place to work in the winter, plenty of fresh air in the summer, and easy hours with a standard work week of Monday-Friday 8-4:30. Right near the river for a quick kayak or swim after work! We have a great crew, a very supportive working environment, and making things for children is very rewarding work!
Responsibilities:
The shop assistant will be responsible for various duties ranging from assisting our builders in woodworking projects to general shop maintenance. Some of the week-to-week tasks include the following.
Assisting builders with construction of products
Disassembling and palletizing orders to get them ready for shipment
Building shipping pallets (we modify existing pallets, if needed)
Making musical panels
Organizing, maintaining, and keeping the shop clean
Inventorying lumber and other building materials
Adhering to all safety rules and procedures at all times
Qualifications / Requirements:
No experience is necessary, but must be willing and able to learn quickly and use small power tools safely.
Familiarity with hand and small power tools is a plus
Able to lift 40 lbs
Must have reliable transportation to work (car, bus, bike). You'll be an integral part of the team, so we'll be counting on you!
Good work ethic
Positive attitude is a must :)
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