Architectural Millwork & Pre-Hung Assembly: Experienced Door Assembler Wanted in Fife!
Do you bring hands-on finish carpentry or woodworking experience, sharp tape measure precision, and pride in crafting high-end architectural building products?
American Workforce Group has partnered with a premier, high-volume commercial and residential door manufacturing plant in
Fife, WA to hire an experienced, full-time
Door Assembler.
EARLY MORNING DAY SHIFT (6:00 AM 2:30 PM) WITH WEEKENDS OFF & OVERTIME POTENTIAL! In this active production craftsmanship role, you will assemble pre-hung interior and exterior doors, machine jambs, route for hinges and locksets, apply weatherstripping, and install decorative moldings and glass inserts. You will operate pneumatic nailers, staplers, drills, and edge routers across high-efficiency assembly lines. Working a consistent Monday through Friday schedule from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM lets you beat Puget Sound afternoon traffic every single day while earning
$20.00 $22.00 / hour DOE. If you bring a strong carpentry or assembly background, heavy physical stamina, and high attention to detail, let's get you building!
Description for Door Assembler:
- Build and assemble pre-hung interior and exterior wood, fiberglass, and composite door units according to architectural production tickets and customer specifications.
- Safely operate pneumatic framing and finish nailers, staple guns, chop saws, screw guns, power drills, and handheld routers.
- Machine, route, and mortise door jambs and slabs accurately to install hinges, strike plates, latch sets, sills, and weatherstripping.
- Precision cut, align, fasten, and secure door frames, brickmold, casing, and mullion posts with tight, square margins and plumb reveals.
- Meticulously read a standard tape measure down to 1/16" and apply basic shop math to verify slab dimensions, jamb widths, and rough openings.
- Inspect raw wood slabs and finished assemblies for surface scratches, warp, grain defects, and mechanical fastener integrity.
- Frequently lift, carry, tilt, maneuver, and stack heavy solid-core wooden doors, insulated fiberglass slabs, and finished pre-hung units weighing 70+ lbs.
- Maintain clean, hazard-free workstations and strictly follow all plant safety protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
Details for Door Assembler:
- Pay Rate: $20.00 $22.00 / hour (Scaling based on verifiable woodworking, door hanging, or production assembly background / DOE).
- Schedule: Full-Time Monday Friday (Guaranteed weekday routine with weekends completely OFF!).
- Shift Hours: 6:00 AM 2:30 PM (Early day shift beat the I-5 rush and wrap up your day early!).
- Overtime: Occasional overtime as production volumes and seasonal demand require.
- Location: Fife, WA manufacturing facility (convenient commute from Pierce and South King Counties).
- Position Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire career pathway with permanent placement review.
Requirements for Door Assembler:
- Assembly & Carpentry Tenure: Prior experience in door assembly, finish carpentry, cabinet making, truss manufacturing, or production woodworking.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS: High-stamina role requiring the strength and ability to repeatedly lift, maneuver, flip, and carry heavy solid-core doors weighing 70+ lbs unassisted throughout an 8-hour shift.
- Measurement & Math: Proven ability to read a tape measure quickly and accurately down to 1/16", along with basic trade math for fractional measurements.
- Tool Competence: Experienced and safe operation of pneumatic nail guns, routers, table/miter saws, and cordless power tools.
- Sharp eye for craftsmanship, squareness, flush seams, and finish quality.
- Exceptional history of morning punctuality, dependable attendance, and a collaborative team attitude.
Comprehensive Benefits Package Upon Permanent Rollover:
- Competitive hourly compensation at $20.00 $22.00/hr DOE.
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance coverage.
- Washington State Paid Sick Leave tracking.
- Predictable MondayFriday morning schedule with weekends completely OFF.
- Clean, well-equipped indoor manufacturing facility.
- AWG SERVICES ARE ALWAYS 100% FREE TO JOB SEEKERS!
To apply:Email your resume directly for review: piercejobs@americanworkforcegroup.com
Call our Pierce County recruiting team today: (253) 650-8800
Office Hours: Monday Friday | 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
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