Wood Shop Worker
Company: Craftsmen Industries
Location: Saint Charles
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description About Craftsmen Industries
Craftsmen Industries custom manufactures unique specialty trailers
and vehicles and large format printed elements for experiential
marketing and industrial solutions for brands across the industry
spectrum including Boeing, PepsiCo, and Anheuser-Busch. We pride
ourselves on creating our products fully in-house from initial
design and engineering to fabrication and the finishing touches of
graphics and paint. Our Craftsmen team includes one subsidiary,
Schantz Manufacturing. Schantz focuses on custom manufacturing of
concession trailers for the fair and festival industry. Guided by
our values, we BUILD by helping bring ideas to life in a dynamic
and collaborative environment and we're looking for talented
individuals to grow with us! What Do We Offer? Competitive
compensation. Career development opportunities. Benefits including
but not limited to Medical, Dental and Vision. 401(k) Match and
Much More! Position Title: Wood Shop Worker Location: St. Charles,
MO Position Summary: A Wood Shop Worker plays a key role in
crafting wood cabinets and displays for custom trailers, exhibits,
and vehicles. This role requires a strong understanding of
woodworking techniques, tools, and safety practices. The role
involves working with a variety of materials, including laminates
and solid surfaces requiring strong attention to detail. Primary
Responsibilities: Works under moderate supervision to ensure
projects meet customer specifications, quality standards, and
deadlines. Provide guidance and support to Wood Shop team members.
Operate woodworking machinery such as saws, sanders, planers,
lathes, and routers to cut, shape, and smooth wooden parts.
Assemble wooden components using hand tools, glue, nails, screws,
and clamps, ensuring precise alignment and fit. Apply stains,
varnishes, paints, or other finishes to wood products, ensuring an
even and smooth application. Interpret and follow detailed
blueprints, drawings, and specifications to ensure accurate
production of wood products. Select, measure, and cut wood and
other materials according to specifications. Perform routine
maintenance on woodworking equipment, ensuring tools are in good
working order. Adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations to
maintain a safe and clean working environment. Inspect finished
products for quality, adjusting, as necessary, to meet the required
standards. Monitor and manage inventory of wood, hardware, and
other materials, reporting shortages or needs to supervisors.
Required Skills: High School diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 5
years' experience in cabinetry and/or woodworking field. Must
possess the following skill sets: Mechanical Aptitude Read tape
measure and protractor Use air and electric hand tools Ability to
solve complex issues Learn the job quickly Must be safety conscious
with good housekeeping skills. Strong attention to detail and
precision. Must effectively communicate and present interpretations
of work. Maintain a positive attitude towards team members and
other departments. Displays initiative to learn and to take on more
responsibilities. Ability to learn to operate forklift. Ability to
work successfully within a team and as an individual contributor.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Must
demonstrate a consistent and stable work history, along with strong
verbal and written communication skills. Preferred: Experience in a
custom wood shop environment. Associate's degree in Carpentry or
similar field, 2 years Vocational High School Carpentry program
and/or completion of a Cabinetry or related Certification program.
Physical Requirements: Physically able to stand up to 8 hours per
day. Must be able to lift/carry up to 75 lbs. Must have the ability
to hear and respond to auditory signals, distinguish tones and
pitches in equipment, and use hearing protection during specific
tasks. Must be able to stand, walk, sit, stoop, squat, kneel,
climb, balance, and reach overhead. Vision abilities required by
this job include close and/or color vision, and ability to adjust
focus. Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with
exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures. Use of personal
protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, and ear
protection. Physically able to use Respiratory protection, as
needed. Craftsmen Industries (and its subsidiaries) is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. This means that we consider all applicants
for employment and employees eligible for employment without regard
to race, marital status or civil union status, sex, age, color,
religion, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical
disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or any other
characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable
accommodations to our applicants and employees with disabilities in
order to assist them in the performance of their essential job
functions. To learn more visit www.craftsmenind.com or
www.schantzmfg.com.
Keywords: Craftsmen Industries, Springfield , Wood Shop Worker, Manufacturing , Saint Charles, Illinois
