Countertop Installer/Fabricator Trainee
On-site · Countryside, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Countertop Fabricator Trainee at Chicago Metropolitan Stone Fabricators for learning the countertop fabrication process. Responsibilities include fabricating and installing countertops, reading tape measures to the 16th inch, lifting heavy objects, assisting with client viewings of countertop slabs, performing production and slab inventory management, and safely operating machinery to cut, grind, and polish stone using hand tools and water jet saws. Requires attention to detail, ability to read detailed shop sheets/tickets with measurement specifications, strong teamwork, and commitment to safe warehouse practices. Training will be provided for CNC machinery and forklift certification. Location: Countryside, IL. This contract role involves hands-on training in granite and quartz countertop fabrication and installation.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications: Warehouse experience (Forklift certification is a plus, however, our team will provide training if necessary!)
- Willingness to learn about CNC machinery. (Training will be provided!)
- Can read a tape measure to the 16th inch
- Ability to lift heavy objects
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to recognize flaws within a workflow and problem-solve to find a creative solution
- Ability to read a detailed shop sheet/ticket with measurement specifications to check dimensions, drawings, form, fit and function of countertops
- Must be able to exhibit great attention to detail, and communicate with fellow employees in a professional manner
- Having a thorough understanding of safe warehouse operations
- Capacity to work in a team environment in order to creatively/safely solve problems as they arise
- Assistance with client viewings of countertop slabs
- Execute production, material fulfillment, slab inventory management and maintenance
- Operate machinery safely and effectively to complete customer orders
- Cut, grind and polish stone using hand tools and high-powered water jet saws
- Able to lift heavy objects
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