Ebony Products Maker I at Taylor-Listug, Inc.

El Cajon, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

17.0

Posted On

14 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Woodworking, Attention To Detail, Hand Tools, CNC, Band Saw, Manual Lathe, Milling, Machine Operation, Teamwork, Customer Focus, Communication, Reliability, Accountability, Problem Solving, Technical Aptitude, Safety

Industry

Musicians

Description

Overview Do you have woodworking experience and an eye for detail? Taylor Guitars is looking for additional team members in our Ebony Department. In this growing department, you will help build products such as cutting boards, guitar slides, knife handles and more - using Ebony Wood from our thriving conservation project and reforestation efforts based in Cameroon, Africa. Experience using hand tools is required. CNC, Band Saw, Manual Lathe and Milling experience is desirable but not required. If this opportunity aligns with your skillset and sounds exciting, we encourage you to apply today! POSITION SUMMARY The Ebony Products Maker prepares Ebony wood by machine or by hand to bring it to its proper size, shape and thickness, or in many cases, to its final end product. Department: Ebony R&D FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Status: Full Time Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:30am-3:00pm Ebony Products Maker I Wage: $17.00/hr Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Statement(s) Loads wood parts into a machine such as a sander, roto planer, or larger “strato” planer Runs wood through the following types of saws: chop-saw, radial arm saw, planer, table saw, or band-saw and lathe Runs wood through programs using the horizontal router, CNC machines Cuts lumber to the proper length Planes lumber to the proper thickness “Rips” lumber to the proper width Uses presses to glue parts together Final sandout to produce finished product Buffs product using lathe to produce final product Stickers and unstickers lumber COMPETENCIES: Team Oriented – Ability to get along with others and to work well in a team environment. Technical Aptitude – Ability and willingness to move around and be trained in surrounding areas or departments. Customer Focus - Knows who internal customers are. Identifies opportunities that benefit the customer (internal and external). Establishes and maintains effective relationships. Delivers products that meet customer expectations. Results Oriented - Works as a productive and cooperative member of a cohesive group. Persists in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. Pushes self and helps others achieve results. Solution vs. problem oriented. Demonstrates ability to adjust when obstacles arise. Communicates Effectively - Communicates proactively and with purpose and professionally, in a concise and straightforward manner. Attentively listens to others. Communicates to those involved, especially if agreements cannot be kept. Accountability - Takes personal responsibility for decisions, behaviors, actions and failures, and commits to necessary corrective action. Able to admit limitations of knowledge, yet demonstrate a willingness to do what is needed to improve. Proactively seeks feedback without being defensive. Does what is right because it is the right thing to do. Leaves personal circumstances outside of work in order to remain engaged in the task at hand. Maintains a positive attitude despite adversity. Reliability - Demonstrates reliable and predictable attendance and punctuality. Qualifications POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or three to six months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certifications & Licenses: Ability to qualify to drive a company vehicle. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must have a clean driving record for company insurance coverage. Other Requirements: Knowledge of how to use equipment and materials properly. Skill of operating machinery and tools in a safe manner. Ability to be trained in machine operation. Skill of working with hands effectively. Ability to read and interpret written information.

Responsibilities

The Ebony Products Maker prepares Ebony wood by machine or by hand to achieve the proper size, shape, and thickness for various products. Responsibilities include operating machinery, cutting, sanding, and gluing wood parts to produce finished products.