Door Shop Fabricator - Rockford, IL

Door Shop Fabricator | 1st Shift | No Nights or Weekends

Rockford, IL | $18-23/hr. | Monday-Friday | 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. (overtime on occasion)

Are you someone who enjoys working with your hands, operating tools, and building quality products? We're looking for a Door Shop Fabricator to join our growing team in Rockford, IL.

Rugby Architectural Building Products is a nationwide distributor of specialty building products with 26 locations across the United States. Our Rockford, IL location operates as River City Millwork, serving customers across the building materials and woodworking industries.

The Opportunity

As a Door Shop Fabricator, you'll help build and prepare interior and exterior doors and door frames for our customers. This position combines manufacturing, assembly, woodworking, and warehouse responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

This is a hands-on role ideal for candidates with experience in manufacturing, woodworking, assembly, machine operation, construction, or warehouse environments. If you take pride in your work, enjoy staying active, and like seeing the finished product of your efforts, we'd love to hear from you.

What's In It for You?

• Pay: $18-23 per hour dependent on experience
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Day shift: 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• No overnight shifts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with Traditional and Roth options plus company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Corporate wellness and employee appreciation programs
• Stable company with opportunities for growth and advancement
• Team-oriented work environment

What You'll Do

• Fabricate interior and exterior doors and door frames.
• Operate equipment such as table saws, routers, chop saws, nail guns, and other production tools.
• Assemble and customize doors to customer specifications.
• Assist with staging, loading, and securing products for delivery.
• Load and unload materials safely and accurately.
• Support warehouse operations, including receiving and storing materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Attend safety meetings and follow all company safety procedures and policies.

Important: This Is a Hands-On, Physical Position

This role requires regular lifting, carrying, moving, and positioning of doors, frames, and building materials throughout the workday.

Team members should be comfortable working in a production environment and performing physically demanding work. Many products are large, heavy, and awkward to handle, requiring teamwork and safe material-handling practices.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, woodworking, machine operation, warehouse, construction, or similar environments preferred.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, or production equipment is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to regularly lift, move, and carry materials throughout the shift.
• Ability to move products weighing 75-100 pounds with team assistance.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and team-oriented.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn and grow with the company.

Pre-Employment & Safety Requirements

This position is designated as a safety-sensitive role.

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing:

• Background check
• Pre-employment drug screening
• Any other job-related pre-employment requirements

Employees in safety-sensitive positions may be subject to ongoing drug testing in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.

Why Join Rugby?

At Rugby, we believe our employees are the foundation of our success. We are committed to creating an environment where team members can develop their skills, contribute to a winning team, and build rewarding careers. Our culture is built on the values of Fairness, Commitment to Excellence, and Performance Meritocracy.

If you're looking for a stable opportunity where your hard work is valued and you can see the results of what you build every day, apply today!

Related experience may include: Door Fabricator, Production Associate, Assembly Technician, Manufacturing Associate, Machine Operator, Woodworker, Carpenter, Production Worker, Warehouse Associate, Material Handler, General Laborer, Cabinet Maker, Millwork Associate, or Construction Laborer.