Model Maker jobs in Davenport, IA

Parcel is an independent, small business located in Davenport, Iowa. We specialize in designing and manufacturing commercial, outdoor furniture. We are a young, entrepreneurial company that has found a market for well designed, domestically manufactured products in places like restaurants, universities, multi-family residences, corporate offices, and community spaces. We have sold product across the country to large, well known, global organizations like Facebook, Google, Stanford University, and BMW. Our local customers have included The Last Picture House and Vibrant Credit Union. Check out www.parcelfurniture.com to see our work.

Parcel is seeking a Furniture Maker. This person will play a key role within the business. This person will report to Parcel’s Production Manager and will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks in a manufacturing environment.

Experience in woodworking, carpentry, finishing, welding, assembly, are relevant, but not all are specifically required.

Woodworking Skills:

Safely operate industrial equipment such as saws, planers, jointers, and routers to cut and shape wood.

Verify dimensions with templates, gauges, and tape rulers.

Finishing products by sanding and staining.

Inspect all parts prior to assembly for defects.

Other General Responsibilities:

Assembly of products.

Packaging, crating and loading product for shipping.

Transport materials to and from vendors up to 100 miles away.

Participate in continual improvement of processes and the resolution of problems.

General cleaning of workspace and tool maintenance.

Our Requirements:

High School Degree.

1-2 years of experience in manufacturing environment or trade school.

Maintain a safe and organized work area.

Have the ability to read shop drawings.

Have the ability to operate powered industrial equipment.

Have valid driver’s license and be comfortable driving and maneuvering a truck and trailer (non CDL—we have an F250 and 14’ Trailer)

Have the ability to lift 70 lbs. on a frequent basis.

Bend, kneel, sit, stand, and walk throughout an 8-hour shift.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Tools provided

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Carpentry or Woodworking: 1 year (Preferred)
• Driving with Trailer: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person