Job description

Commercial/Residential Garage Door Installer Apprentice

Brainerd - American Door Works

Entry level position to get your foot in the door at a great company!!

Are you stuck doing the same thing over and over again at your current job? Are you needing a change from working nights and weekends and missing out on family activities? Are you looking for a career change and want to work for a family friendly company that understands the need for a balance between work and life at home? If so contact us at American Door Works. For over 50-years, American Door Works has been and still is the industry leader in the installation and service of residential and commercial garage doors in greater Minnesota. American Door Works has paid its employees over $2.4 million from the company incentive program over the past 5 years! This family-owned company takes great pride on the service and satisfaction that we provide to our customers from the initial sale to the completed installation or service. In keeping with this 50-year tradition, we are currently seeking a mechanically inclined individual to join our team as a Commercial/Residential Garage Door Installer Apprentice at our store in the beautiful Brainerd Lakes area.

The Commercial/Residential Garage Door Installer Apprentice will work with a Lead Installer and is the installation technician for a variety of commercial garage doors and garage door openers. Most work is done on newly constructed or remodeled commercial or agricultural buildings, or replacement of existing door systems to the same. This position will typically work during the day shift, Monday – Friday, but there may be occasions for overnight work. Good attendance and punctuality is a must for this position. This is not a seasonal job, we work year around.

Some duties include but are not limited to:

§ Learning the basics of track alignment, track adjustment, horizontal leveling with slight raise, adequate back hangs, operator arm and photo eye setting.

§ Installing door and associated system components as indicated on work order.

§ Checking adjustment on all operators.

§ Checking for proper door installation and clearances.

§ Checking for appropriate UL 325 operator reversing operation and properly documenting any deficiencies.

§ Checking all set screws, rollers, cables and balance, horizontal and vertical track settings.

§ Checking balance on doors with operator disconnected.

§ Oiling and lubricating all rollers and springs with proper oil.

§ Placing appropriate stickers on doors and operators.

§ Cleaning up all trash from job site.

§ Leaving notification if anything is wrong (i.e. – bad operator, etc.).

§ Leaving warranties and instruction manuals with customer.

§ Explaining how door and operator works if customer is present.

§ Responding to customer questions in a truthful and pleasant manner.

§ Immediately notifying Manager of any injuries sustained while on the job.

§ Accurately recording all material used.

§ Other duties as assigned.

Ideal candidate for this position will have previous garage door service or installation experience but a working background in carpentry or as a construction laborer is also suitable. Must have a current & valid driver’s license and able to obtain a DOT health card. Must be able to pass company drug test, criminal background check, and lifting physical. Must have good mechanical aptitude & capabilities and demonstrated ability to understand and work with common hand and power tools. Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds on a frequent basis and carry for up to 50 feet. Able to work at varying heights inside a scissors lift or on a ladder. Must have manual dexterity in both hands, which allows the use of a hand & power tools and to grasp nuts, bolts, hinges, and other necessary items to complete assigned jobs.

American Door Works is a family friendly company that understands the need for balance between home and work. If you would like to be part of our team, American Door Works would like to meet with you. We offer a competitive starting wage that is commensurate to your work experience but at a minimum of $20 per hour. Our benefit package includes 401(k) plan, annual incentive pay based on company profitability, paid vacation and holidays starting the first day of hire. We also offer health, dental, short-term disability, and company paid long-term disability & life insurance.

Candidates should email their resumes, call 320-257-9106, or stop in and complete an application at: American Door Works, 10727 Brent Drive, Brainerd.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brainerd, MN 56401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Door hanging: 2 years (Preferred)
• working in building/construction trade: 1 year (Required)
• working with hand/power tools: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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