Stone Fabricator

Company: Lumbermens Inc
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: November 18, 2020

Job Description:

COMPANY SUMMARY

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky . A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by the goal to be first choice for our employee owners, customers, and suppliers. Lumbermen’s is 100% employee-owned and committed to investing in rewarding relationships and doing the right thing in every interaction.

POSITION SUMMARY

Based out of our Wyoming, MI facility, the Stone Fabricator produces granite countertops as part of a team, using a router-based piece of fabrication equipment. Day-to-day responsibilities include:

Job layout and optimization of materials

Accurately measuring and cutting materials (includes use of saws, routers, polishers, wizard, gib crane, Hi-lo, etc)

Fabricating countertops to customer specifications

Modifying/Adjusting other materials as needed (i.e. splash milling, quartz top adjustment etc.)

Setting up and operating tools such as: panel saw, cutoff saw, table saw, pneumatic nail gun, and other power tools as necessary

Logging material use by job to maintain inventory levels and calculate material costs for job tracking

Inspecting, preparing, labeling, and packaging countertops for shipment

Maintaining the fabrication schedule with the office to stay on time (working overtime if needed)

Performing machine and tooling maintenance and upkeep

Monitoring granite inventory levels for stock replenishment

Creating templates/shop aids for common cuts/components

Performing daily shop cleaning and maintenance

Assisting other employee owners with moving tops and basic shop work flow

This position would also be responsible for building crates for finished goods as needed, including:

Using rough sketches, blueprints, verbal instructions or own designs to design, fabricate and assemble shipping crates for applicable jobs

Photographing and documenting the crating process to ensure integrity of material and crating prior to shipments for applicable jobs

Packing components using special knowledge of crating practices, assuring proper positioning, using padding materials to provide ample protection, using proper wood species and grades, and using appropriate nail/screw sizes

Ideal candidates for this position are process and detail-oriented, enjoy hands-on work and the opportunity to fabricate a finished product and enjoy working in a team environment.

This position offers a $250 annual clothing allowance for uniform, protective footwear, and PPE.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High School diploma/GED required

Prior fabrication or construction experience desired

REQUIRED SKILLS

Safe work practices

Strong positive work ethic

Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and fabricate from stick templates

Ability to read a tape measure and understand dimensions

Ability to effectively work and communicate with fellow employee owners

Self-starter

Dependable and reliable

Desire to “do things right the first time”

Openness and desire to learn new skills

Ability to work neatly and maintain a clean and safe work area

Ability to operate a Hilo (training available)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to do physical labor including lifting of up to 100 lbs

Ability to stand for 8-10 hours/day

Lumbermen's offers an exceptional work environment, competitive compensation, and great benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, and a generous company-funded ESOP program. Take ownership of your career today!

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Keywords: Lumbermens Inc, Grand Rapids , Stone Fabricator, Other , Grand Rapids, Michigan