SUMMARY

The Woodworker constructs and repairs items such as wooden boxes, crates, pallets, and storage bins from wood and wood substitutes, studies specifications; and measures, marks, and cuts boards, using patterns, templates, ruler, pencil, and hand power tools. This worker fastens or installs parts, using hammer, nailing machine, or power drills, repairs defective containers by replacing damaged parts, inserts wood bracings, cardboard files, and padding in containers. This incumbent may build crate around object, using ruler, hand tools, power tools and pneumatic nailer, may fabricate, repair, modify, and replace woodwork on vehicle sides and beds, apply preservative to prolong wood life, and may pack, seal, band, and apply markings to crates and containers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows company procedures and work instructions relating to the shipping process.
• Operates hand power tools such as drills, drivers, saws, hammers in a safe and compliant manner.
• Use a ruler, pneumatic Nailer power stapler and nailing machines.
• Read blueprints and use same to create boxes, crates, bracing and pallets as program needs.
• Assists in the process of shipping requisitions of materials and inventory to CONUS and OCONUS locations, as required.
• Uses company policies and procedures for packing components and materials into boxes, tri-walls, and pallets.
• Assures that all shipments containing hazardous or dangerous goods are packaged and handled in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Operates forklifts, pallet loaders, pallet jacks, packing machines, package scales, and other equipment related to the shipping process.
• Tracks lumber supply usage and re-orders lumber supplies when inventory gets low.
• Time-management skills
• Tracks monthly, the number of crates built and/or repaired.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Assists in Airlift operations when needed.
• Obtain and maintain a minimum of a Department of State MRPT.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Required:

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred:

• Associates degree from an accredited university or college
• 6K - 10K Forklift Operator

SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Minimum five years of experience with a minimum of three years' experience building large crates for aviation components.
• Apply job skills, policies, and procedures to complete tasks of moderate scope and complexity.
• Decision-making skills.
• Work isin a fast-paced environment.
• Multitasking skills.
• Microsoft skills (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Visio).
• Communication skills are a must.

Preferred:

• Two (2) years of previous supply/logistics experience.
• Experience with EASE and Trax software or similar systems.