Position: Wood
Shop Apprentice
Reports to: Wood Shop Manager
Status: Non-Exempt
Hours: Part Time (32 hrs/ week)
Compensation: Starts at $9.00 per hour
Reports to: Wood Shop Manager
Status: Non-Exempt
Hours: Part Time (32 hrs/ week)
Compensation: Starts at $9.00 per hour
Position Overview:
The Mile High WorkShop, a transitional job-training program, operates a warehouse with sewing, woodworking, laser etching and fulfillment shops. The Wood Shop Apprentice will learn skills related to commercial woodworking. Examples of skills learned include operating a table saw and drill press, assembling various styles of furniture and consumer goods, sanding, staining and finishing/ quality control.
There is also an opportunity to cross-train in other
departments as interest or demand dictate. The position is designed to be a
transitional learning experience lasting approximately nine months to one year.
Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to:
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Building furniture and other consumer goods out
of wood
o
Must feel comfortable using hand tools / power
tools
o
Competent at following instructions
o
Cut, shape, join, sand and finish wood
components
o
Maintain integrity of the build by ensuring wood
isn’t warped, cracked, or unusable
·
Safely operate a variety of power tools including
miter saw, table saw, drills, routers, sanders, lathe, drill press and others
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Maintain workshop supplies
o
Wood, tool upkeep, supply refills, stains,
safety gear, etc.
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Employee will help maintain a safe environment
o
Goggles, masks, gloves, hearing protection, etc.
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Measure twice, cut once
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Other duties as assigned
Interested? Please
email us at hello@milehighworkshop.org
http://www.milehighworkshop.org/
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