Custom & Jig Maker

SUMMARY :

The Jig Maker is responsible for designing, fabricating, and maintaining jigs and fixtures used in the production of high-quality patio furniture. The ideal candidate will have experience in metalworking, woodworking, or a similar field, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following :

DEPARTMENTAL DUTIES :

• Create and design jigs and fixtures to ensure the accurate, efficient, and safe assembly of patio furniture components. Collaborate with engineers and designers to develop and modify jigs for new or custom furniture designs.
• Support the production floor by providing jigs that ensure precision and repeatability during assembly, welding, cutting, and other manufacturing processes.
• Select and prepare materials (e.g., metals, wood, plastics) for jig fabrication, ensuring proper handling and usage according to the specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance on jigs and fixtures to ensure they are functioning at optimal capacity. Troubleshoot and repair jigs as needed to minimize production downtime.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications to create jigs that align with the product requirements and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure that jigs meet strict quality standards and verify the accuracy and consistency of parts produced using the jigs. Maintain high levels of craftsmanship and attention to detail in all work.
• Work closely with other departments, including production, engineering, and design, to ensure the correct functioning and proper utilization of jigs in the manufacturing process.
• Maintain accurate records of jig designs, maintenance schedules, and any changes made to jigs or fixtures.
• Maintain, organize, and clean equipment and the work area.
• Must be able to properly and safely lift up to 50 lbs. pounds.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALITY :

SAFETY :

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : None .

QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

LANGUAGE SKILLS : Ability to speak and read in English

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS : Basic addition and subtraction, as well as fractions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include good or corrected to 20 / 20 for close vision, distance vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a warehouse or light manufacturing environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical equipment and an environment and noise level consistent with light industrial manufacturing.