Millwork Technician

Mid-City Lumber LTD • Columbia, MO

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About The Position

A Millwork Technician in a lumber yard (sometimes called a Shop Carpenter or Pre-Hung Door Assembler) is a skilled tradesperson responsible for the precision fabrication and assembly of "value-added" building products. While a yard worker moves bulk lumber, the technician transforms raw materials into finished units like custom doors, window frames, and interior trim packages.

Requirements

• Carpentry Mastery: Deep understanding of "reveal" gaps, "handing" (left-hand vs. right-hand swings), and wood-joining techniques.
• Blueprint Literacy: Ability to read and interpret complex door and window schedules with 100% accuracy.
• Mathematical Precision: Ability to measure to the 1/16th of an inch and calculate "rough openings" versus "unit dimensions."
• Physical Stamina: Capability to lift and maneuver heavy exterior or solid-core fire doors (often 75–100 lbs) throughout a shift.
• Safety Mindset: Strict adherence to OSHA standards for eye/ear protection and machine guarding in a high-dust environment.
• Experience: 1–3 years in finish carpentry, cabinet making, or a dedicated door shop.
• Education: High School Diploma required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with residential framing is also highly valued.
• vocational training in woodworking or construction technology is a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Precision Assembly: Building "pre-hung" interior and exterior door units, ensuring jambs are square and hinges are perfectly recessed.
• Machine Operation: Safely operating specialized shop machinery, including door machines (e.g., Norfield or Kval), table saws, miter saws, pneumatic nailers, and industrial routers.
• Machining & Boring: Drilling and mortising for locksets, deadbolts, and specialty hardware based on contractor specifications or architectural "door schedules."
• Quality Control: Inspecting wood slabs and trim for defects, warping, or grade inconsistencies before assembly to prevent job site "call-backs."
• Custom Modifications: Cutting down door heights, ripping jamb widths, and fabricating custom sills or specialty moldings for non-standard openings.
• Staging & Loading: Carefully wrapping finished units in protective materials and labeling them for specific delivery routes or "will-call" pickups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED