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Position Title
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SHOP CARPENTER

Job Type
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FULL TIME

Location
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NANAIMO

Compensation**:
$ $24.00/ hr

- **_based on experience_

WINDSOR PLYWOOD
We specialize in hard-to-source interior and exterior home finishing products including flooring, doors, mouldings and especially wood products.

Our goal is simple - _
focus on our customer's needs and provide outstanding customer service._ We're more than a local building supply company, and our business model is also very different.

Most of our locations are family affairs - independently locally owned and operated, not top-down like most franchise groups.

We carry high quality, responsibly sourced products and are committed to providing outstanding value and personalized, one-on-one service to all of our customers.

We are proud to have been in business 50 years with stores across Canada and in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.

Our Airdrie location is independently owned and operated.

SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Carpenter is critical to the successful operation of the Windsor Plywood Store. It provides a specialized level of service that is unmatched by the competition.

Our Shop provides a full range of interior and exterior pre-hung door units, as well as custom machining and cutting of door slabs.

The Shop also builds and finishes mantles, cabinets, and butcher block counter tops. We try to service most reasonable requests that are asked of our Shop from our customers.

The Carpenter is responsible for the construction & finishing of projects, ordering, replenishment, shop cleaning & safety, transfers, and inventory control.

The Shop Carpenter is driven to produce high quality results that create positive impressions for customers using the services of the Shop.

THE BENEFITS

• Gain experience working with a Building Supply Company in business for _
  50+ years_
• Competitive Pay | Extended Health Benefit Program
• Dental, Pharmaceutical, Travel Insurance, Life | LTD insurance
• Control & organize your own work space & environment
• Door Shop is not required to regularly work Evenings, Sundays & Statutory Days Off
• Consistent, safe, healthy & temperaturecontrolled work environment
• Employee Mental Health & Well-Being program and resources

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PERKS: Employee deep-discounted pricing on all products

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Wood & Steel Door frame assembly new installation, refit, interior & exterior
• Build and finish mantles, cabinets and butcherblock counter tops
• Effectively utilize carpentry skills while safely using machinery & power tools
• Read & interpret drawings & problemsolving installation instructions
• Support Sales staff during sales process: quoting, material lists & timelines
• Communicate professionally regarding followup, changeorders and installation instructions
• Ability to identify doors styles, hardware, mortises, grades, dimensions, and species
• Operate Shop in a diligent, efficient & safe manner
• Maintain top levels of organizational standards for the Shop
• Ensure Shop & Equipment is in a clean, presentable & safetooperate manner

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in Woodwork Millwork & Finishing Carpentry
• Experience with Norfield Door Machine would be an asset but not necessary
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong work ethic and selfmotivated/selfdirected, with an ability to work independently using sound judgment, logical reasoning skills, and intuition
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks
• Flexible, honest, acting in all situations with professionalism and integrity
• Able to deal with changes, delays, or unexpected events in a professional & timely manner
• Permanent resident of Canada with Drivers License is preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS
Regularly lifting & pushing/guiding up to 66lbs: Including the following types:
a. Low-level & waist level 50%

b. Above-shoulder 20%

c. Front carry 25%

d. Shoulder-carry 5%

• Woodworking Shop
• Exposure to machinery/tool noise & wood dust
• Full-Time permanent position with a company generally considered to be Industry experts
• Required to work extended time standing with CSA Footwear
• Working under tight deadlines & using soundjudgement & discretion
• Busy, highvolume & tight working spaces
• Regular overtime will be offered during business needs seasonal highs & inventorycounts
• All interviewed applicants will be tested to show that they are able to accurately read measuring tools and that they can use metric & imperial forms of measurement. Safely working with common power tools, safely lifting heavy door panels, prioritizing tasks and customer interaction will round out the essential attributes the successful applicant will possess. #windsorplywoodishiring_

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Pay:
$22.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Pai

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