Display Maker

Position Overview

The Display Maker is responsible for ensuring all displays, graphics, and collateral products are produced through internal and external resources. The position manages the receipt of materials for builds and produces marketing components within agreed-upon timelines and specifications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Construct and assemble displays and product samples for showrooms and sales personnel: cutting, machining, assembly, product and graphic installation
• Paint, stain, and complete general finish carpentry
• Operate a wide range of woodworking and fabrication equipment
• Understand Quaker's Marketing's visual strategy
• Gather & maintain an understanding of Quaker's product offering: Operation, Components and Installation
• Work with Sales, Marketing and Manufacturing to determine and apply best building practices
• Procure raw materials and arrange transportation with outside vendors when necessary
• Carefully inspect and scrutinize all finished products leaving the department
• Packaging displays for shipping
• Display setup and tear down
• Work with other Display Makers to meet agreed upon service level for order completion and shipping
• Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location
• Interact and communicate with employees and customers in an appropriate manner
• Availability on site to confer with staff members with whom the employee must interact on a regular basis.
• Plan & prioritize display build activities.
• Complete assigned tasks or projects in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Has a baseline understanding of standard build practices with a variety of different material types
• Safe and proficient usage of hand and power tools such as a table saw, band saw, router, and pneumatic fastener equipment
• Valid Class E driver's license & a safe driving record
• Can accurately read a tape measure
• Has a mechanical comprehension of windows and doors
• Has the ability to read and understand Engineering Designs and follow installation schematics
• Understands Convention and Display Exhibition Requirements
• Understands Basic Mathematics
• Can visualize how a 2-D drawing is transformed into a 3-D structure
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, Outlook

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School Diploma with a desire for further education in engineering or related field
• Background in construction work with window and door products desirable

Competencies and Skills

• Quality Craftsmanship
• Safety Focused
• Has a Pronounced Eye for Detail
• Independent Work and a Team Based Mindset
• Communication Proficiency & Listening

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Physical Demands

• Regularly lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 125 pounds through team lifting or an assisted lift
• Work shifts of at least 8-10 hours, and occasionally longer, for 5-6 days each week
• Stand for prolonged periods

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at the discretion of management at any time.