Jobs | Alabama Sawyer

Alabama Sawyer is always open to meeting eager and talented people to add to our team. All manufacturing is in Birmingham, AL. If you are interested in working at a growing company in a livable, affordable Southern city, apply here.

OPPORTUNITY: Wood Finisher

Job Description:

As Alabama Sawyer continues to grow, we are looking for a Wood Finisher to join our team, where individuals handle the construction, finishing and fulfillment of small and large wood products and projects.

The desired candidate will be organized, reliable, hardworking, self motivated and detail oriented. They will be excited to learn about the wood finishing process and lead the finishing aspects of the business.

Requirements:

Previous wood finishing experience or related demonstrated skills
Thorough knowledge of the methods, equipment, materials, tools & practices of wood finishing or demonstrated aptitude to learn quickly
If you have a willingness to learn, are adaptive to change, and excel in an open, creative environment you may be the artisan we are looking for!

Essential Duties + Responsibilities:

filling, sanding, staining and painting to prepare pieces
must be able to spray immaculate lacquer and urethane finishes and must be quality driven and focused with the ability to produce several pieces each week
Cleaning & preparing wood surfaces, including taping and masking off areas
Light carpentry
Spray and/or rolling finished products
Clean, sand, finish wood products
Finishing area & small tool maintenance and cleaning
Communicates and interacts well with team members
Ability to work well in a team environment

Qualifications:

Must be able to handle multiple projects while adhering to deadlines
Identify different wood species
Ability to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis
Reliable and hardworking
Professional appearance and demeanor
Wants to be part of something great
Isn't afraid to work with their hands
Comfortable not working in an office

OPPORTUNITY:
Furniture Maker / Woodworker

Job Description:

Do you work in a custom cabinet shop but daydream about making furniture? Do you have years of experience working from drawings to build just about anything, but find yourself bored to tears with making boxes, over and over again.

At Alabama Sawyer, we make furniture. We mill all our lumber from the urban forest right here in Birmingham, Alabama. We revel in the raw materials and strive to innovate and improve everyday

Dedicated work ethic
Team player
Professional experience in production of cabinets, furniture or wood products required.
Related experience in manufacturing or construction may be considered with the right candidate.
Knowledge of wood, wood species and wood finishing