What are the responsibilities and job description for the Millwork Fabricator III position at Rockford Construction?
Millwork Fabricator III
Work Location: 601 First Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Position Classification: Full-Time Regular
About This Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled Millwork Fabricator III with significant experience in trim and finish carpentry. The ideal candidate will have the expertise and autonomy to fabricate custom wood, solid surface, and specialty millwork products independently, maintaining the highest quality standards. If you have a passion for craftsmanship and pride in your work, we’d love to have you on our team!
Key Responsibilities:
- Fabrication & Installation: Independently fabricate wooden, solid surface, and custom millwork products, ensuring precision and craftsmanship.
- Finish Carpentry: Perform detailed trim and finish work, including cabinetry, butcher block, and solid surface fabrication (excluding stone).
- Shop & Field Work: Operate millwork shop machinery (e.g., table saws, routers, edge banders) and conduct field measurements to ensure accurate installations.
- Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining deadlines and quality standards without supervision.
- Collaboration & Communication: Work effectively within a team environment and communicate with project managers, clients, and other stakeholders.
- Safety & Compliance: Follow all health and safety standards and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
- Additional Duties: Perform other carpentry and installation tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 10 years as a finish carpenter with a strong focus on trim and millwork.
- Autonomy & Detail-Oriented: Proven ability to work independently, demonstrating a keen eye for detail and quality craftsmanship.
- Technical Skills: Skilled in solid surface fabrication, butcher block work, laminating processes, and cabinetry building.
- Machinery Operation: Proficient in using shop tools and equipment safely and effectively.
- Knowledge & Understanding: Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and field measurements accurately.
- Licenses & Transportation: Reliable transportation for travel to job sites. A valid chauffeur’s license is preferred.
Bonus Skills and Experience:
- Understanding of warehouse procedures and materials handling.
- Proven working experience as a warehouse worker.
Rockford offers competitive compensation, 401(k) with company match, comprehensive healthcare plans, generous paid time off including, continued learning and training opportunities, on-site health and wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work schedules, and access to industry-leading technology. Team members are also provided opportunities to help shape their community for future generations through volunteer time off and opportunities for involvement with local organizations.
Who We Are
At Rockford, we’re not just in the business of creating buildings – we’re creating neighborhoods, businesses and communities and we’re looking for people who are ready to make an impact. Rockford is a nationally recognized construction, development, and property management provider ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the top 200 contractors in the nation. With regional offices in the Midwest and Southeast, we’ve built projects totaling more than $5 billion in varying scope and size, serving education, healthcare, hospitality, multi-unit, mixed-use, senior living, manufacturing and industrial clients. We’re delivering forward-thinking ideas with an approach that’s built on safety, teamwork and a dedication to quality.
Environmental Factors and Working Conditions
The work environment for this position is in an 80,000 sq. ft. wood shop and occasional visits to construction project sites. When in the shop, the physical demands require the ability to stand for long periods of time. Personal workstations are rquried to remain clean and organized.
Rockford Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.
