Lead Builder

## Lead Builder Save this Listing---Full Time New York City Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn $30 - $35 / hour commensurate with experience

Position

Purpose:

The Egg Collective Lead Builder is a skilled individual proficient in fine woodworking with 5+ years experience. This individual exhibits a thorough understanding of wood science and fine woodworking techniques, is self-motivated and enjoys working as part of a respectful and collaborative team. We’re looking for a candidate with expansive thinking who is intentional, focused, engaged and curious.

Essential Functions:

• Multi-task, prioritize deadlines with simultaneous work assignments in a goal-oriented, collaborative environment.  
• Construct pieces from start to finish autonomously at times and collaboratively at times.  
• Build with consistency, maintain/improve speed and accuracy from project to project.  
• Learn and adapt to new methods and techniques. Help to ideate and work closely with  the team to better methods and practices across the build department.  
• Regularly provide feedback for the editing of shop drawings and documentation of updated build methods/processes as needed to continually improve processes and  communication to the team at large.  
• Devise and build jigs as necessary to find efficiencies within the build.  
• Mill and prepare lumber/sheet goods utilizing saws, jointers, planers and sanding  machinery.  
• Sand and prep work for finishing when necessary.  
• With a keen eye for detail, ensure every product meets EC’s exacting standards.  
• Work within production timelines/ goals, keep an accurate account of hours through  Harvest Time app.  
• Utilize hand tools and operate machinery in accordance with safety standards for self  and team at all times.  
• Maintain, update and augment as necessary shop safety rules in accordance with OSHA  and EC safety standards.  
• Act as the point of contact for machine maintenance and safety. Keep logs, repair,  replace parts - work with the team at large to ensure machines are at optimal operation  and safety levels.  
• Self assess and make adjustments as necessary to address or correct fabrication hurdles  in order to maintain EC’s quality standards.  
• Work with other team members to expedite the production schedule.  
• Skill share and provide practical training with other team members whenever helpful or  necessary.  
• Provide feedback within a team setting to continually improve processes.  
• Assist with lumber deliveries.  
• Take ownership of general upkeep of the premises and participate in team upkeep  efforts.  
• Assist with and grow skillsets in other areas of EC production as needed (finishing, final assembly, and material management) with the goal of being a cross departmental team member.
Qualities of the Ideal Candidate:  
• Broad spectrum of wood working techniques and wood science proficiency.  
• Ability to work well both autonomously and collaboratively.  
• Proficient reading of shop drawings.  
• Willingness to take direction and follow standard operating procedures.  
• Approaches everything with a curiosity mindset while progressively building skill sets.  
• Willing and eager to continuously improve self work, team work, share opinions to help  improve processes and/or ask for help when needed.  
• Understands the value of a well-organized, clean environment.  
• Keen eye for accuracy and detail using critical thinking and problem-solving skills.  
• Willing, focused, engaged, mindful and curious.

Physical Demands:  Physical requirements include regularly lifting / carrying of up to 50 pounds of furniture and other heavy materials; ability to push and pull carts weighing up to 250 pounds; visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination; and manual dexterity necessary to operate machinery. Subject to sitting, standing (8 hrs /day), reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, stretching, walking, twisting, and kneeling to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:  This job operates out of the Egg Collective Manufacturing Facility in Brooklyn, NY. This is a full- time, 40-hours a week position. The builder role is an in-person position and cannot be…