Wood Crafter

About the role

The Woodcrafter is assigned to the General Support Shop, Engineering Service Line, Dorn Veterans Medical Center, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Columbia, SC. This position receives direct supervision from the Supervisory Maintenance Mechanic, with second level supervision from the Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist.

Duties

• Lays out and constructs projects involving the construction, alteration, repairing, and/or modifying of framework, rafters, doors and hardware, finished paneling, windows, rough furniture, interior/exterior trim, staircases, trusses and beams; spacing, accuracy and fit are essential to the structural soundness or appearances.
• Cuts, constructs, installs, repairs and modifies routine millwork, framing, benches, partitions, tables, furniture, etc.
• Operates and uses carpentry tools by setting-up, adjusting, and maintaining tools to meet required specifications.
• Performs repair work, including making and repairing high-grade wooden items such as fine cabinetry and furniture.
• Constructs walls, sidewalks, chimneys, fireplaces, manholes, and boilers.
• Lays complex, curved or circular structures; cuts, shapes and finishes stone; lays rubble and cut stone to obtain good strength and appearance.

Qualifications

• Performs carpentry work requiring skills beyond the scope of standard trade guidelines (e.g., making and repairing high-grade wooden items such as fine cabinetry and furniture).
• Physical Effort: Works in tiring positions for prolonged periods; frequent standing, bending and stooping, crouching and arm movement; frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to forty-five (45lbs) pounds, and may occasionally lift heavier items with assistance.
• Work Conditions: Usually works in a machine shop or other enclosed area, which may be unheated; frequently exposed to eye, skin, nose and lung irritations from glue, bonding chemicals, vapors, splinters, and sawdust; possibility of receiving cuts and serious injuries such as loss of fingers from accidents while operating woodworking tools.

Additional Information

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.