Woodshop Lead

WOODSHOP LEAD

reSAWN Timber co. is seeking an experienced woodworker with 3–5 years of hands-on

woodworking experience, ideally with exposure to fine woodworking or millwork. This

role supports both production-level output and high-detail craft work, and requires

someone who is mechanically inclined, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced,

collaborative shop environment.

The ideal candidate is comfortable operating and maintaining woodworking equipment,

has strong attention to detail, and brings both independence and teamwork to the role. As

part of the woodshop team, this position offers opportunities to apply and grow technical

skills while actively contributing to a culture-first, quality-driven environment.

Key Qualities

• 3–5 years of woodworking experience, preferably with fine woodworking or cabinetry

• Demonstrable proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and shop machinery

• Strong mechanical aptitude; ability to fix, calibrate, and tune machinery

• Proficiency in shop math and reading shop drawings

• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to maintain a clean and orderly workspace

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work well with others

• Able to provide informal guidance or support to junior team members as needed

• Tech-savvy and comfortable with Google Workspace

• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more WOODSHOP LEAD

Responsibilities

Production, Equipment & Tool Stewardship

• Assist with fabrication of custom stairs, millwork, trim packages, etc.

• Perform machine operations: jointing, planing, shaping, ripping, resawing, chopping

• Execute power-tool tasks: drilling, routing, driving, biscuit/domino cutting

• Perform hand-tool tasks: planing, chisel work, fastening, glue-ups

• Carry out finishing tasks: grain popping, filling, sanding, and inspection

• Maintain woodwork machinery (jointer, planer, table saw, shaper, bandsaw, wide belt)

• Maintain and tune tools: replace bits and blades, hone cutters and irons

• Identify issues proactively and perform minor repairs or adjustments when needed

Shop Organization, Workflow, Collaboration

• Lead and participate in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized shop environment

• Manage woodshop lumber inventory and tallies as assigned

• Assist with general project scheduling and documentation

• Support smooth workflow coordination with other internal teams

• Participate in weekly team meetings with woodshop, estimation, and technical teams

• Collaborate with the lead woodworker on best practices and standards

• Provide informal coaching or oversight to junior team members when needed

• Contribute positively to the culture and communication in the shop

Required Experience & Preferred Background

• 3–5 years of woodworking experience (production, fine woodworking, cabinetry, or

millwork)

• Experience maintaining woodworking or industrial equipment

• Confidence in troubleshooting, tuning, and calibrating machines

• Strong craftsmanship mindset with an eye for detail and quality

• Ability to balance speed, efficiency, and high-quality output in a production setting

You should be proficient in:

• Woodworking
• Tape Measure Reading
• Shop Math Skills