Woodworker

Job Title: Woodworker

Job Description

This role involves hands-on carpentry and wood fabrication, with a strong focus on exhibit, trade show, retail display, and commercial millwork projects. The woodworker uses a wide range of hand and power tools to build, laminate, and finish components from materials such as plywood, MDF, laminate, acrylic, and other substrates. The ideal candidate reads and interprets fabrication drawings and plans, works efficiently to meet project standards and deadlines, and maintains a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work orders and fabrication drawings to understand project requirements and specifications.
• Fabricate, assemble, and finish components using materials such as wood, plastic, metal, plywood, MDF, laminate, and acrylic.
• Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools, including chisels, planes, saws, drills, routers, and sanders.
• Perform laminating tasks to apply and bond laminate and other materials to substrates.
• Use equipment such as table saws, routers, and other shop machinery safely and accurately.
• Ensure all work meets quality standards and project specifications while adhering to deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including tools and equipment.
• Collaborate with team members and support other departments when needed.
• Work independently when required, managing time and tasks to complete assignments efficiently.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated carpentry and woodworking experience, preferably in exhibit, trade show, retail display, or commercial millwork.
• Proficiency using hand tools and power tools, including saws, routers, drills, sanders, chisels, and planes.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and fabrication drawings.
• Experience working with materials such as wood, plywood, MDF, laminate, acrylic, plastic, and metal.
• Knowledge and experience with pneumatic nailers and electric power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality control to ensure efficient and accurate work.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as part of daily duties.
• Capability to work efficiently to meet project standards and deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to be flexible and assist other departments as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in construction, cabinetry, framing, or related woodworking trades.
• Experience with millwork and cabinet construction.
• Familiarity with table saws, planers, routers, and other shop machinery.
• Experience with gluing and lamination processes.
• Comfort working from blueprints and detailed fabrication drawings.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing project requirements.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a well-equipped shop with modern, well-maintained tools and machinery that support high-quality craftsmanship. The workplace offers flexibility in choosing which days of the week to work, supporting better work-life balance. You will join a collaborative environment where flexibility, teamwork, and willingness to help across departments are valued and encouraged.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, organized shop environment equipped with new and modern woodworking machinery and tools, including table saws, routers, sanders, pneumatic nailers, and other hand and power tools. Work involves handling materials such as wood, plywood, MDF, laminate, acrylic, plastic, and metal, with regular lifting of up to 50 pounds. The schedule offers flexibility on which days of the week you work, while still requiring reliable attendance and the ability to work both independently and alongside a team in a production-focused setting. Appropriate work attire suitable for a shop environment and safe tool operation is expected.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tualatin, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tualatin,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 7, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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