Woodworker II

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain a Secret

Education Required:

HS/GED

US Citizenship:

Required

The MIL Corporation is seeking a skilled Woodworker II to support fabrication, prototyping, production, packaging, and logistics activities in support of Department of Defense (DoD) programs located at NAWCAD Webster Outlying Field (WOLF), St. Inigoes, Maryland. The selected candidate will construct, modify, repair, and maintain wooden structures and shipping containers used for the storage, transportation, protection, and integration of mission-critical equipment and systems.

The Woodworker will work within a multidisciplinary production environment supporting engineering, manufacturing, integration, and logistics teams. Responsibilities include the fabrication of custom crates, pallets, boxes, storage containers, vehicle wood components, and related wood products while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and customer requirements. This position requires experience with woodworking equipment, blueprint interpretation, measurement and layout techniques, and the safe operation of hand and power tools in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

This position currently requires an onsite schedule and is eligible for Compressed Work Schedule (CWS). Schedule is subject to change based on company/contract requirements.

• Construct, fabricate, assemble, modify, and repair wooden products including crates, pallets, shipping containers, storage bins, and protective packaging systems.
• Interpret drawings, sketches, specifications, work orders, and packing requirements to determine material and fabrication requirements.
• Measure, mark, cut, shape, and fit wood and wood substitutes using hand tools, power tools, and stationary woodworking equipment.
• Assemble components using nails, screws, adhesives, staples, pneumatic fastening systems, and other approved fastening methods.
• Build custom shipping crates and protective packaging for sensitive government equipment, prototypes, and production hardware.
• Repair damaged containers and wooden structures by replacing defective components and reinforcing assemblies as required.
• Install wood bracing, blocking, cushioning materials, cardboard fillers, and protective inserts to safeguard equipment during shipment and storage.
• Fabricate, modify, and repair wooden vehicle beds, side panels, platforms, and specialty structures as required.
• Apply preservatives, sealants, coatings, and protective treatments to enhance durability and extend service life.
• Package, label, mark, seal, and band containers in accordance with customer and shipping requirements.
• Operate and maintain woodworking machinery including saws, sanders, drills, routers, nailers, and related equipment.
• Perform material inspections and quality checks to ensure completed products meet dimensional and workmanship requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and comply with all company, OSHA, and government safety procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, logistics personnel, and production staff to support fabrication and integration efforts.
• Assist with inventory management of lumber, hardware, and related woodworking materials.

Travel is expected to be less than 10% annually. Occasional local travel between customer and production facilities may be required. Additional travel may be required to support field installations, inspections, logistics operations, or customer requirements.

• Five (5) or more years of professional woodworking, carpentry, crating, packaging, fabrication, or related trade experience
• Demonstrated experience constructing and repairing crates, pallets, boxes, shipping containers, or custom wooden structures
• Proficiency using woodworking hand tools, power tools, measurement equipment, and pneumatic fastening systems
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, sketches, and work instructions
• Experience performing precision measuring, material layout, cutting, fitting, and assembly operations
• Knowledge of wood types, engineered wood products, fasteners, adhesives, and preservation techniques
• Ability to safely lift, move, and handle materials and completed assemblies weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work independently and within a team-oriented manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• U.S. Citizenship required

• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Navy, NAVAIR, or…