EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
DESIGNED STAIRS, INC
Position: Woodworker Bench Carpenter
Location: 1480 E. Sixth Street, Sandwich, IL 60548
Contact Person: Rich Carter, rich.carter@designedstairs.com, (815) 513-6940
Are you an experienced woodworker?
Do you like to learn new skills and be challenged?
Do you have a desire to learn the art of stair building?
We are an industry-leading stair company where you have opportunity to grow. Be a part of creating luxury custom stairs that we install in million-dollar homes.
We offer health, vision and dental insurance; a 401-K saving plan, profit sharing/retirement plan, paid vacation, and paid holidays. Normal work hours are 6:00 am to 3:00 pm M-F, so you have your evenings and weekends free! At Designed Stairs your contributions matter and we value the quality of life. What are we missing? YOU!
This job is Full-Time with a starting hourly rate of $20 to $24 depending on experience.
Employees do have access to the wood shop on the weekends and in the evenings.
Note: This job is located in Sandwich IL. Please consider our location before you apply. Sandwich IL is an extreme far West suburb located outside Chicago IL. We are 15 mins from Yorkville IL; 35 mins from Aurora IL; 50 mins from Naperville IL; 80 mins from Chicago IL.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A Woodworker Bench Carpenter:
As a woodworker bench carpenter a Designed Stairs, you are part of a team lead by an experienced stair builder. Each day you arrive to fabricate part packages for specific custom stairs. These packages will include hardwood components such as handrails, newels, balusters, etc. Your team is responsible to create the parts packages for above the stair structure that will then be installed by our installer team. Your team’s goal is to prefabricate all possible parts with known standards as well as custom one-of-a-kind job specific detail. Your process begins by reading job prints to understand the scope and detail of the specific custom job. You then select the parts needed for the job. Using multiple hand tools (miter saw, drill, router, etc) and larger equipment (drill press, table saw, bandsaw, etc) you fabricate the parts using skilled techniques and process according to stair building standards. If there are no set standards for a unique custom item, you then problem solve using woodworking and stair building knowledge to create a custom solution. You assure that your parts are made to a high standard and meet job specifications before staging them for delivery to the job site. Our installers appreciate the work our shop does to make their field installation go as smooth and fast as possible. Your work is installed in luxury homes and our builders and home owners are regularly thrilled and amazed with the beautiful stairs and railings.
You can apply directly from the www.designedstairs.com website. Go to the Employment link or click https://designedstairs.com/employment-opportunities.php
VAN DAM CUSTOM BOATS
VAN DAM - The World’s Finest Wooden Boats
Position: 4 Year Paid Apprenticeship
Location: Boyne City, Michigan
Contact: Ben Van Dam, President at ben@vandamboats.com or (231) 582-2323 x104
Having reached our 47 year milestone in the boat building industry, Van Dam Custom Boats combines a commitment to legacy craftsmanship and a passion to be the best boat builder in the world with an unmatched, lifetime guarantee*. We are seeking like-minded individuals willing to help us raise the bar of excellence.
Located in beautiful Boyne City, Michigan on the shores of Lake Charlevoix, you will find four seasons of adventure. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy boating and fishing on
our many inland lakes and rivers as well as on the Great Lakes. Every snow activity imaginable is available at our three area ski resorts while biking, hiking, and camping are right in our back yard.
If you feel you have what it takes to work with the best of the best, we would love to hear from you. Explore the positions below for more detailed information. Tell us a bit about yourself by submitting a cover letter of interest as well as a resume of your experiences and work history.
Learn more at vandamboats.com and vandamboats.com/careers
ROCKPORT MARINE
Position: Boat Carpenter (no boat building specific experience required)
Location: Rockport, Maine
Contact: Amy at amy@rockportmarine.com
Due to a recent resurgence in the building of custom wooden yachts and a milestone project- the 95-foot Ouzel- Rockport Marine (RMI) is seeking to fill several key positions in its growing crew of boatbuilders. Among these positions are yacht painters, boat carpenters, diesel mechanics, and electricians. Other experienced individuals will be considered if they are a good fit for the RMI team. These positions are full-time and year-round. Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive, robust benefit package including health insurance, flexible scheduling, retirement, paid time off, and sick leave. Interested (+ qualified) parties beyond the immediate geographical area may be considered for a sign-on bonus to assist with moving expenses*.
Experience is required, and interested parties are encouraged to email RMI at info@rockportmarine.com or download an employment application online. Rockport Marine is a Maine-based custom wooden yacht builder founded in 1962 and specializes in new construction, restoration, and design work. For more information, visit the website at rockportmarine.com or email Amy at amy@rockportmarine.com.
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS
Health and Dental Insurance
Health Savings Account (pre-tax wages for health expenses)
Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
Individual Retirement Account
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Six Paid Holidays annually
Professional Development Training
Company Cookouts and Holiday Celebrations
Vendor Discounts on Materials purchases
Use of Rockport Marine’s shop, tools, and equipment (off hours and on-site, not for profit)
CACHE RIVER
Positions: Wood Craftsman (also looking for Shop Manager, Project Managers, Outside Sales, Estimators)
Location: North Little Rock, Arkansas
Cache River Mill & MetalWorks is a respected woodworking and metal fabrication company known for its exceptional craftsmanship and innovative designs. We specialize in creating custom wood products and metalwork, combining artistry with functionality to meet the diverse needs of our clients.
To apply (and for more information) contact shop foreman Cooper Barner (903) 253-6675 or cbarner@cacherivermill.com. He can also give you a virtual tour online.
Most work is custom, one time pieces
Maker is paired with a master woodworker on projects
View Example Work Here:
View more projects in greater detail here
Preview of 44,000 sq foot facilities:
Job Description:
Cache River Mill & MetalWorks is seeking a skilled and experienced Wood Craftsman to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for woodworking, excellent attention to detail, strong time management, organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
40 hr workweek, occasional OT
Employees can use the shop on the weekends with permission
Start mid-twenties, cost of living low, no health insurance but there is paid time off
Key Responsibilities:
Woodworking Expertise: Utilize your expertise in woodworking to create high-quality custom wood products, ensuring precision and craftsmanship in every detail.
Attention to Detail: Demonstrate superior attention to detail in all woodworking tasks, ensuring the final products meet our high standards of quality.
Time Management: Efficiently manage time to meet project deadlines and production schedules while maintaining the highest level of quality in workmanship.
Organization: Maintain a clean and organized workspace, ensuring tools and materials are properly stored and readily accessible.
Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other team members, including designers, craftsmen, and project managers, to bring creative visions to life and achieve project goals.
Quality Control: Participate in quality control processes to guarantee the excellence of finished products before they are delivered to clients.
Adaptability: Adapt to new techniques, tools, and materials as needed to enhance skills and contribute to the continuous improvement of our products.
Qualifications:
Proven experience in woodworking, preferably in a professional or artisanal capacity.
Exceptional attention to detail and a keen eye for design aesthetics.
Strong time management and organizational skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.
Knowledge of various woodworking tools, equipment, and techniques.
Creative problem-solving skills and adaptability to new challenges.
Willingness to learn and grow within the company.
To apply (and for more information) contact shop foreman Cooper Barner (903) 253-6675 or cbarner@cacherivermill.com
MOD INTERIORS
Positions: Wood Craftsman
Location: Ira Township, MI
Mod Interiors is more than a custom woodworking shop. For over 30 years, we have created woodwork projects of all types in all industries. Mod Interiors has the confidence to accept the challenge. The creativity to think outside the box. And the capability to fabricate anything you can think of, and anything you have not yet thought of. In almost any material: wood, plastics, metals, in any combination.
To apply (and for more information) contact Production & Facilities Manager Justin Moon at jmoon@modinteriors.com or (586) 725-8227.
VOGUE FURNITURE
Position(s): Builder/Craftsman and Installer
Location: Royal Oak MI
As a family run company, Vogue Furniture is led by strong ideals that have remained at our core for forty years and this entrepreneurial spirit continues to resonate through the culture of the organization. We are committed to working together to complete projects that are high in detail and precision, and deliver woodwork that is unparalleled in our industry.
Please feel free to visit our website and take a look at our portfolio: www.voguefurniture.net
To apply: email resume and portfolio to careers@voguefurniture.net, use “Sam Beauford Application - Builder“ or “Sam Beauford Application - Installer“ as the subject heading.
BUILDER
We're looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to excellence and thrive in an environment that values craftsmanship above all else. Experience with veneer and solid lumber is preferred, but we welcome applicants with the drive to grow and excel in these areas.
Job Type: Full-time
Roles & Responsibilities:
Engineering a build of bespoke furniture pieces and custom millwork from start to finish
Reading and understanding blueprints
Cutting, shaping, and resizing lumber/wood/veneer
Having attention to detail and a commitment to producing high quality, custom pieces
Being safety conscious and keeping areas clean and well maintained
Standing for long periods of time
Compensation is negotiable and based on experience.
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Profit Sharing
Bonus Opportunities
INSTALLER
Our installation team installs furniture and millwork projects with meticulous attention to detail. We're looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to excellence and thrive in an environment that values craftsmanship above all else. Experience with reading blueprints, power tools and on site assembly is preferred, but we welcome applicants with the drive to grow and excel in these areas.
Job Type: Full-time
Roles & Responsibilities
Working with onsite assembly
Reading and understanding blueprints
Install, cabinet, furniture, millwork, builder, craftsman, finish carpenter
Laying out cleats
Using basic shop equipment (Table saw, Track saw, Laser for checking level and plumb)
Communicating with other site trades
Being safety conscious and keep areas clean and well maintained
Being willing to travel occasionally
Compensation is negotiable and based on experience.
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Profit Sharing
Bonus Opportunities
CRAFT ASSOCIATES
Position: Lead Builder
Location: Oak Harbor OH
We are searching for an attentive, highly detailed and honest lead builder to oversee the creation of our furniture from start to finish (Starting with BertuHome and working into Craft Associates Furniture). To this end, the Cabinet Maker will be responsible for hand-picking the most suitable materials, constructing the pieces, and then applying / spraying the finishes. You should ensure adherence to our stylistic and technical requirements at all times.
To be successful within this position , you should be able to engage in physical activity for extended periods of time. Having the willingness to grow and get better every day knowing the importance of quality with every piece built. The ultimate goal is to create beautiful pieces that will stand the test of time and help facilitate our company's growth.
Head Builder Responsibilities:
Running and setting up a new wood shop
Making sure the flow of the shop makes sense for production
Selecting the appropriate materials, fittings, and tools for each task.
Planning an effective approach to work to ensure that each project is completed on time.
Creating standard and custom components for all pieces within our line.
Gathering the elements of each piece and assembling the final product.
Applying commercial grade finishes to all pieces.
Inspecting each completed item to ensure that it has been constructed accurately, and that the necessary finishes have been applied.
Taking necessary precautions to remain safe.
Advising on appropriate care for finished products upon request.
Creating an environment for creative and constant improvement of product patterning.
We are really looking for someone to ultimately grow with our company. We need someone with a strong desire to be the best builder in the world and to compete on this level. Whoever takes on this position will need to be willing to train team members who they will have come in to help as we continue to grow. The goal is to have the best run furniture manufacturing team in the United States / World. We compete with companies all over the world and need a builder who wants and desires to run a world renowned shop attached to his / her name.
Contact: Israel + Gretta Jones
Phone: (312) 725-4900
Email: craftassociatesfurniture@gmail.com
Website: craftassociatesfurniture.com
JOSEPH JEUP
Joseph Jeup (part of Restoration Hardware)
Position: Product Finisher, Bespoke
Location: Grand Rapids MI
$25-35+/hr range based on experience and skill
Job Description: RH at its core is about taste, and we believe the idea of scaling taste is large and far reaching.
The RH brand attracts the best designers, artisans, manufacturers and talent in our industry, scaling and rendering their work more valuable across our integrated platform, enabling us to curate the most compelling collection of luxury home furnishings in the world. We are moving the brand beyond curating and selling products to conceptualizing and selling spaces by building an ecosystem of products, places, services and spaces that elevates and establishes the RH brand as a global thought leader, taste and place maker.
At RH we believe deeply that the "right" people are our greatest asset. We value people with high energy, who possess the ability to energize others. People who are smart, creative and have a point of view. People who see the answer in every problem, versus those who see the problem in every answer. People who are driven, determined and won't take "no" for an answer. We value team players, people who are more concerned with what's right, rather than who's right.
Joseph Jeup is a wholly owned business within RH that crafts high-end residential furniture and we are seeking an experienced and motivated wood finisher.
Your Responsibilities
Hand finish a wide range of wood and metal surfaces. We offer a wide range of finishes to our clients so if you enjoy variety in your work environment, you’ll excel as a part of this team.
Be responsible for outstanding quality and attention to detail.
Utilize a wide array of finishing techniques including, shading, staining, sealing, glazing, bleach, fill, topcoat, wax, patina, rub and paint.
Maintain finishing equipment in safe, clean and outstanding working condition.
Work constructively with a team of finishers and craftspeople in other departments to continuously drive improvement and solve problems.
Our Requirements
An ideal candidate has experience with spray stain, wipe stain and glaze, shading, topcoat and lacquer applications.
Strong communication skills and willingness to consistently improve.
Demonstrated integrity and accountability, strive to keep commitments at all times.
Must excel as a team player, asking questions, and ability to troubleshoot are all essential skills.
High school diploma or equivalent.
3-5 + years of experience finishing interior wood products preferred.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift heavy objects.
Ability to accurately see color.
To Apply: LinkedIn job listing
