$15-30/hour
88RQ+V5 Boscawen, NH, USA
Natural Playgrounds woodworking shop manufactures play and learning elements that we ship all over the country to child care centers, schools, and communities. We are looking for a Shop Assistant/Apprentice to add to our team! If you'd like to eventually become a full time carpenter/builder, we would welcome that and encourage you in every way! If you're graduating from high school and want to go into the building trade, this might be a great opportunity for you! This want ad is for year-round, full or part time work in a spacious, well lit woodworking shop means a nice warm place to work in the winter, plenty of fresh air in the summer, and easy hours with a standard work week of Monday-Friday 8-4:30. Right near the river for a quick kayak or swim after work! We have a great crew, a very supportive working environment, and making things for children is very rewarding work! Responsibilities: The shop assistant will be responsible for various duties ranging from assisting our builders in woodworking projects to general shop maintenance. Some of the week-to-week tasks include the following. • Assisting builders with construction of products • Disassembling and palletizing orders to get them ready for shipment • Building shipping pallets (we modify existing pallets, if needed) • Making musical panels • Organizing, maintaining, and keeping the shop clean • Inventorying lumber and other building materials • Adhering to all safety rules and procedures at all times Qualifications / Requirements: • No experience is necessary, but must be willing and able to learn quickly and use small power tools safely. • Familiarity with hand and small power tools is a plus • Able to lift 40 lbs • Must have reliable transportation to work (car, bus, bike...). You'll be an integral part of the team, so we'll be counting on you! • Good work ethic • Positive attitude is a must :) PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR RESUME in your response