Part-Time Woodshop Specialist

Position: Part-Time Woodshop Specialist
Company: Kreg Tool Company

Join us at kreg tool! headquartered in a beautiful new campus in ankeny, iowa, kreg is proud to be a growing employee-owned company that manufactures a wide variety of tools, accessories, and equipment for woodworkers and do-it-yourselfers.

Employment Experience is required

Diploma in releted field is required

• Build and fabricate furniture-scale projects, woodworking builds, and studio sets that support photo and video production needs.
• Contribute to the creation of eye-catching trade show displays and props ensuring they effectively showcase our products and enhance our presence at industry events.
• Collaborate with the creative, marketing and other teams to interpret design direction and translate visual concepts into physical builds.
• Contribute ideas for projects and builds that highlight Kreg tools and techniques in inspiring, brand-aligned ways.
• Execute woodworking and fabrication tasks with professional craftsmanship — ensuring all projects are visually polished and camera-ready.
• Responsible for the operation of both manual and automated saws and woodworking tools in strict accordance with established standard operating procedures to maintain a safe and efficient production environment.
• Perform finishing tasks including sanding, staining, and painting.
• Maintain full responsibility for Kreg’s woodshops, including organization, equipment upkeep, tool calibration, and material inventory.
• Maintain an organized stock of lumber, hardware, and consumable materials, proactively tracking usage and reordering supplies as needed to ensure project readiness.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and organized workspace that reflects Kreg’s commitment to craftsmanship and precision.
• Carry out routine equipment maintenance as required by the preventive maintenance schedule.
• Assist with on-set setup and teardown, ensuring props and builds are properly staged and visually consistent.
• Work both independently and collaboratively, maintaining open communication with teams to ensure projects stay aligned with strategy and timelines.
• Support HR initiatives by preparing and managing new employee build projects, ensuring materials, tools and workspaces are ready for onboarding experiences.
• Partner with the Sales and Product teams to fabricate product demo rigs, test fixtures and durable shipping crates.
• Document new woodworking builds and processes through simple photos and text for inclusion as project plans on kregtool.com What We’re Looking For: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Formal training or apprenticeship in woodworking, carpentry, or a related field is highly beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability in operating manual and automated saws, as well as a wide range of woodworking tools.
• In-depth understanding of woodworking product specifications, benefits, and applications. Other Skills and Abilities We’re Looking For: Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Effective teaching and mentoring skills to provide guidance and support to employees as they grow in their own woodworking journey.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate the performance of Kreg tools and competitor products to provide valuable insights for improvement.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross functional teams.
• Strong writ10and verbal communication skills for providing feedback and training.
• A commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and following safety protocols.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to address equipment issues and recommend improvements.
• A keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy in product assembly and testing.