Fabricator, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Job Description

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine dimensions, cuts, and assembly procedures.
• Measure and mark dimensions of parts on paper or wood stock to ensure accuracy and quality before cutting.
• Woodworking & Machinery Operation:
• Set up and operate woodworking machinery, including power saws, jointers, mortisers, tenoners, molders, and shapers, to cut, mold, and shape wood or wood substitutes.
• Cut and trim timber, parts of joints, and other materials to precise sizes and shapes using hand tools and machinery.
• Assembly & Construction:
• Assemble components and attach parts using glue, dowels, nails, screws, or clamps to form completed units.
• Reinforce joints and ensure parts fit snugly together for a high-quality finished product.
• Install hardware such as hinges, handles, and drawer pulls using hand tools.
• Finishing & Detailing:
• Sand, scrape, and trim surfaces or joints to prepare woodwork for finishing.
• Apply protective or decorative finishes (e.g., stain, varnish, paint) to completed articles.
• Perform final touch-ups with sandpaper or steel wool for a smooth finish.
• Quality Control:
• Verify dimensions, quality, and fit of parts to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Inspect work pieces for accuracy, defects, and overall quality throughout the production process.
• Make necessary adjustments to ensure precise fit and finish of parts.
• Material Estimation & Planning:
• Estimate material requirements for production and order necessary supplies.
• Match materials for color, grain, and texture to ensure consistency and quality across finished products.
• Repair & Alteration:
• Repair or alter wooden furniture, cabinetry, fixtures, and other wooden pieces as needed.
• Customer Specifications & Design:
• Confer with customers or designers to determine project specifications and requirements.
• Design furniture and other wood products using computer-aided drawing programs as needed.

• Blueprint Interpretation & Measurement:
  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine dimensions, cuts, and assembly procedures.
  • Measure and mark dimensions of parts on paper or wood stock to ensure accuracy and quality before cutting.
• Woodworking & Machinery Operation:
  • Set up and operate woodworking machinery, including power saws, jointers, mortisers, tenoners, molders, and shapers, to cut, mold, and shape wood or wood substitutes.
  • Cut and trim timber, parts of joints, and other materials to precise sizes and shapes using hand tools and machinery.
• Assembly & Construction:
  • Assemble components and attach parts using glue, dowels, nails, screws, or clamps to form completed units.
  • Reinforce joints and ensure parts fit snugly together for a high-quality finished product.
  • Install hardware such as hinges, handles, and drawer pulls using hand tools.
• Finishing & Detailing:
  • Sand, scrape, and trim surfaces or joints to prepare woodwork for finishing.
  • Apply protective or decorative finishes (e.g., stain, varnish, paint) to completed articles.
  • Perform final touch-ups with sandpaper or steel wool for a smooth finish.
• Quality Control:
  • Verify dimensions, quality, and fit of parts to ensure adherence to specifications.
  • Inspect work pieces for accuracy, defects, and overall quality throughout the production process.
  • Make necessary adjustments to ensure precise fit and finish of parts.
• Material Estimation & Planning:
  • Estimate material requirements for production and order necessary supplies.
  • Match materials for color, grain, and texture to ensure consistency and quality across finished products.
• Repair & Alteration:
  • Repair or alter wooden furniture, cabinetry, fixtures, and other wooden pieces as needed.
• Customer Specifications & Design:
  • Confer with customers or designers to determine project specifications and requirements.
  • Design furniture and other wood products using computer‑aided drawing programs as needed.

• Proven experience in woodworking and fabricating wood products, including the use of various woodworking machines.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and work orders.
• Expertise in measuring, marking, and cutting wood to exact specifications.
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