Position Purpose:
The Egg Collective Builder is a skilled individual proficient in fine woodworking with 3- 5+ years experience. This individual exhibits a thorough understanding of wood science and fine woodworking techniques, is self-motivated and enjoys working as part of a respectful and collaborative team. We’re looking for a candidate who is intentional, focused, engaged and curious.
Essential Functions:
• Multi-task, prioritize deadlines with simultaneous work assignments in a goal-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Construct pieces from start to finish autonomously at times and collaboratively at times.
• Build with consistency, maintain/improve speed and accuracy from project to project.
• Learn and adapt to new methods and techniques.
• Devise and build jigs as necessary to find efficiencies within the build.
• Mill and prepare lumber/sheet goods utilizing saws, jointers, planers and sanding machinery.
• Join, construct, and glue-up furniture according to shop drawings.
• Sand and prep work for finishing when necessary.
• With a keen eye for detail, ensure every product meets EC’s exacting standards.
• Work within production timelines/ goals, keep an accurate account of hours through Harvest Time app.
• Utilize and maintain hand tools and operate machinery in accordance with safety standards for self and team at all times.
• Self assess and make adjustments as necessary to address or correct fabrication hurdles in order to maintain EC’s quality standards.
• Work with other team members to expedite the production schedule.
• Skill share and provide practical training with other team members whenever helpful or necessary.
• Provide feedback within a team setting to continually improve processes.
• Willingness to take direction and follow standard operating procedures.
• Assist with lumber deliveries and basic machine maintenance.
• Take ownership of general upkeep of the premises and participate in team upkeep efforts.
• Assist with and grow skillsets in other areas of EC production as needed (finishing, final assembly, and material management) with the goal of being a cross departmental team member.
Qualities of the Ideal Candidate:
• Broad spectrum of wood working techniques and wood science proficiency.
• Ability to work well both autonomously and collaboratively.
• Proficient reading of shop drawings.
• Willingness to take direction and follow standard operating procedures.
• Approaches everything with a curiosity mindset while progressively building skill sets.
• Willing and eager to continuously improve self work, team work, share opinions to help improve processes and/or ask for help when needed.
• Understands the value of a well-organized, clean environment.
• Keen eye for accuracy and detail using critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Willing, focused, engaged and mindful.
Physical Demands:
Physical requirements include regularly lifting / carrying of up to 50 pounds of furniture and other heavy materials; ability to push and pull carts weighing up to 250 pounds; visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination; and manual dexterity necessary to operate machinery. Subject to sitting, standing (8 hrs /day), reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, stretching, walking, twisting, and kneeling to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
This job operates out of the Egg Collective Manufacturing Facility in Brooklyn, NY. This is a full-time, 40-hours a week position. The builder role is an in-person position and cannot be performed remotely.
Pay and Benefits:
$25 - $30 / hour commensurate with experience
Paid Company Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Time Off after a year of employment at Egg Collective
Health Insurance (subsidized by Egg Collective's $400 / month contribution)
Retirement Plan (401k) with Employer Match formula of 50% up to 4%
Dental (employee paid if elected)
Vision (employee paid if elected)
Life Insurance (employee paid if elected)
Short-Term Disability (Employer paid)
Application Instructions:
We ask that you include the below when applying for this position:
• Briefly introduce yourself and share why you're a good match for this role
• Resume
• References
• Portfolio - Please provide photos of your hardwood furniture projects
About Us
Egg Collective is a New York-based design firm established in 2011. Each item in Egg Collective’s Collection is handmade from natural materials that are intended to stand the test of time. Egg Collective’s work is made of the highest quality raw materials in its own woodshop and in collaboration with local small-scale fabricators.
