FINE WOODWORKING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Are you looking for an employer that respects its workers and offers competitive wages? Will you find satisfaction in working in a creative space where customers come to learn how to build projects of their own? Are you interested in building marketable, expert woodworking skills that will last you the rest of your life? Are you looking to avoid the monotony and atmosphere of sanding and milling in a large woodworking production shop? Do you wish to inspire those looking to try woodworking for the first time? Join our team!
Philadelphia Woodworks, the area's only pro-grade open-access woodshop, is seeking a highly dependable and personable Woodshop Assistant. PW is a one-of-a-kind business that allows hobbyists and woodworkers to have affordable access to professional-grade machinery, expert instruction and woodshop classes. (www.philadelphiawoodworks.com)
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Routine maintenance and upkeep of woodshop, equipment and physical plant
- Millwork of class materials and custom projects
- Assisting with classes and events
- Basic administrative and sales duties
Desired Candidate:
- Experience and/or educational background in fine woodworking is required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; outgoing personality; positive attitude
- Someone who works hard and takes pride in their work
- Mechanical inclination
- Must have a dependable car; public transportation is not reliable to our location
Position Details:
Full-time position as follows:
Tue: 10a-6p
Wed: 2p-10p
Thu: 2p-10p
Fri: 10a-6p
Sun: 9a-6p
- Employees enjoy free access to the shop during off-hours for personal projects
- Starting wage of $17 - $22 / hr depending on skills, experience and abilities.
- Two weeks paid vacation for full-time positions (40+ hours per week) only.
- 24 hours paid sick time off for full-time positions only.
- Position does not include health insurance or retirement benefits, please only apply if you can meet your needs without these benefits.
Application Instructions:
- Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.
- Please email us (i) a cover letter stating your specific interest in the position and your specific relevant qualifications, (ii) resume, (iii) portfolio or photos of your own woodworking projects (if any) and (iv) at least two recent, relevant references. Make sure to include a daytime phone number and your address in your cover letter.
