<p>Job Title: Assembler 1</p> <p>Posting Start Date: 7/22/25</p> <p>Division: Distribution</p> <p>Posting Area: Operations + Manufacturing</p> <p>Job Location: Newington, CT</p> <p>Looking for stability? Join Woodgrain! We're growing fast and offering lifetime careers in a supportive work environment.</p> <p>About Woodgrain:</p> <p>Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.</p> <ul> <li>Preparing the components of the job for assembly by: </li><li>Reading provided tickets that identify materials needed </li><li>Gathering prescribed materials from stock using hand trucks, rolling carts and forklifts (if certified) </li><li>Placing materials in designated area for assembly </li><li>Assembling the components of the job, which may include machining and/or assembling various millwork products such as exterior and interior door units: </li><li>Reading orders and identifying necessary modifications </li><li>Operating machinery that modifies the product (ex. chop saws) </li><li>Preparing the product for shipment by applying casing, sleeves, labels, etc. </li><li>Inspecting the overall quality and accuracy of assembled product throughout the assembly process </li><li>Repairing and disassembling returned or defective millwork to prepare it for resale or return to stock </li><li>Maintaining a clean production area free of debris and properly storing and securing work materials, hardware, tools and equipment </li><li>Performing routine maintenance on all tools used including cleaning, oiling, checking to ensure proper functioning, calibrating machines, checking measuring tool accuracy, and notifying a supervisor of larger repairs or malfunctions </li><li>Must be willing and able to be cross-trained and to handle all stations along the line </li><li>Working in a safe manner: </li><li>Participating in all safety training and meetings </li><li>Understanding and complying with the Company safety policy </li></ul> <p>TOOLS USED 'Include but are not limited to: chop saw, table saw, rip saw, hand saw; router, nail gun, screw gun, door machine, various pneumatic tools, and drills</p> <p>EDUCATION /EXPERIENCE/SKILLS</p> <ul> <li>High School diploma or GED and one to two years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. </li></ul>