Carpenters / Craftsman

We’ve filled our CNC programmer position and are continuing to grow and are in need of craftsman. Copy of the ad text and link below:

https://www.indeed.com/cmp/BGI-Millwork/jobs/Cabinetmaker-c279cd6c33f59aa8?q=BGI

Cabinetmaker (Commercial)
BGI Millwork -
Buffalo, NY 14218
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Perform duties in fabrication of custom millwork: cabinets, counters, reception desks, and similar products. Products contain plastic laminate, wood, solid surface, and a variety of materials. Shop employee needs to understand scope of work by reviewing shop drawings before work begins. Some field installation, both local and out of town, may be asked of the shop employee. Ability to work well with others a must, as we value team work, and coordinating our efforts towards a good end result.
We are in need of both intermediate and advanced shop talent.
We offer competitive wages and benefits, including health insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off.
Job Type: Full-time

We have a good group of guys here with some who’ve been with the company over (30) years. I can tell you that for about 6 months of the year, we offer about as much overtime as anyone can stand. We have a bright and open shop so no one’s really “on top of each other”.

If you’re looking for a “job”, this may not be the right choice. If you want to start, or continue, a “career” then this may work for you. We also want to be able to teach the next generation of craftsman, so if you don’t have 15 years experience, don’t be dissuaded. We understand that we need to be teachers and sometimes less experience can be a good thing.

We don’t do all our installs, and not everyone goes out on installs, but it’s nice to have people with that ability, not to mention it gives you a better understanding of how product needs to be built so that it works once it goes out the door.

I’ll tell you in advance, if you even think you’re a “snowflake”, don’t bother. The owner and I see eye to eye on a had work ethic and there’s little room for bitching and moaning. Snowflakes melt very quickly in our building.

PM me if you have any questions, or if you’d like to come in and talk. Thanks for your interest.

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Some pics of past projects:

Anyone? We offer unlimited use of the bathrooms and all the tap water you can stand.

Unlimited you say? I start Monday, if you need me I will likely be in the bathroom, but don’t check as that is weird. I will collect my check on Friday afternoon promptly at 5pm.

Sounds like you’ve worked here before. Welcome back.

Off topic: I have heard that good carpenters are difficult to find these days. Has that been true for you guys?

Finding anyone who wants to actually “work” is challenging enough. The trade itself doesn’t see the volume of available skill out there like it used to. Most of my experienced guys are reaching their late 50’s / earlier 60’s. The young guys either don’t have the commitment to this career, or just don’t want to work. I’m at a point where I need to be able to get someone with a decent work ethic and the desire to become a craftsman to work alongside the seasoned guys before they retire and take their knowledge with them. Trade schools don’t seem to have a great interest in sending kids to places like us. I think when parents talk to their kids about a career the typical choices like doctor, lawyer, banker, etc. come up and that’s all they shoot for. Not to mention a focus on the technical careers (computers, communication, IT, etc.) which I understand, but there’s still a need for the product we produce to fill up all the new fancy buildings that go up to house all these doctors, lawyers, bankers, etc. I think the “hands on” industry as a whole is experiencing a lack of people who want to fill these positions. I came across an article and interview with Mike Rowe that hits its pretty close to center.

http://tribunist.com/news/mike-rowe-breaks-down-the-truth-about-the-minimum-wage-perfectly-video/?utm_source=GSL

We are also looking for finishers as well.