So what's the role?

Universal Presentation Concepts (UPC) is looking to hire full-time Store Display and Cabinet Makers to join our team at our Madison, WI facility to build new retail store fixtures for home appliances, custom cabinets, and point of purchase (POP) displays in our custom studio. Do you enjoy building things with your own hands? Are you a stickler for details? Do you like to have variety in your work? Are you an energetic team player with a can-do attitude? If so, you might just be perfect for this position!

What will my day look like?

As a Store Display & Cabinet Maker, you play a critical role in our ability to manufacture custom retail store fixtures for our customers at the high level of quality we are known for. We continue to grow as a respected company because we have been able to find and retain skilled and reliable on-site craftsmen like you. You are serious about your job and take pride in your work.

You read work orders and interpret technical drawings and blueprints to determine your sequence of work. You use a variety of techniques to assemble components into finished products according to customer specifications. As part of the process, you safely and proficiently utilize various equipment necessary for your work including hand tools, table saws, routers, and measuring tools. You also have an understanding of how to laminate and use knockdown hardware.

You record tracking information for time spent, materials used, and issues encountered. You also maintain a clean and safe work environment. You are a team player who receives feedback professionally and is always willing to help or mentor others. Your positive can-do attitude makes you a pleasure to work with. You love working with your hands and appreciate the detail work required to turn out a high-quality item. You feel accomplished as your skills as a craftsman continue to grow.

Responsibilities:

Must have experience in laminating, finishing, adhesive use, and critical measurements and assembly.
Must be able to read technical drawings
Must be able to work with hand tools, table saws, routers, sanders, and measuring tools.
This individual will be working with engineered materials such as particle board, MDF, various plastics, as well as with solid woods.
Able to multitask
Able to create take offs from drawings and or blueprints.
Maintains a clean work environment.
Prepare articles for finishing.
Package product.
Ensures quality in all products.
Communicates with Management at all levels to ensure the highest quality product is produced within the production goal set.
Follows the rules and established written policies.
Follows documentation processes such as costing studies, and quality procedures.
Follows safety policies and procedures.
Ability to cross train in other departments as required.
Other related duties as may be assigned.
What experience and skills do I need to be successful?

2 years of experience with all shop tools used to make cabinets including hand tools, table saws, routers, measuring tools, etc.
1 year of experience in woodworking including furniture or cabinet making
Experience working with engineered materials such as particle board, MDF, various plastics, as well as with solid woods.
Ability to work on your feet, lift heavy objects up to 70 lbs., and perform the other physical aspects of custom cabinet manufacturing
Familiarity with manufacturing processes is desired
What will my schedule look like?

This is an hourly role generally working Monday-Friday on first shift. We can be flexible on start and end times as long as you are meeting business needs. Hourly team members typically work 40 hours each week and during high business need, overtime is offered on Saturdays.

Amazing Perks and Benefits Package:

We offer fantastic benefits and perks including 4 different health insurance plan options through Quartz, dental and vision insurance through Delta, a 401(k) plan with 50 cents paid for every dollar contributed up to 6% of your salary, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurances through Unum, paid time off, 6 paid company holidays, PTO starting after 6 months, an Employee Assistant Program for all employees starting day 1 providing 5 free mental health counseling sessions annually, perfect attendance awards, employee appreciation lunches and awards, free apparel on your work anniversary, coworkers that feel like family, and unlimited opportunities for training and growth. This is only a sampling of what of your total rewards package includes- learn more when you join the team!

Tell me more about Universal Presentation Concepts (UPC)...

We are an employee-centric company of 50 employees and growing where the leadership knows not just your name, but what's important to you. We believe that our continued success is dependent on the well-being of our valued employees. This is proven by our investment in a competitive benefits package, competitive pay, internal career paths, and the incredible 60 percent of our team that has been with the company 15 years or longer. We are rapidly growing and need great people to take us into the next chapter of UPC success.

For over 45 years, we have been a family owned manufacturing retail store fixtures and point-of-purchase displays in Madison, WI. We cater to a wide range of industries including stationery, gift, housewares, home appliances, and sporting goods. We have become the industry leader in designing and manufacturing quality fixtures and displays for consumer products and are proud that our products are made in America! We are unique because we have many processes done in-house. We work with a variety of materials on a daily basis. Our processes include: large format printing, silk screening, CNC machining, vacuum forming, edge banding, finishing, plastic fabrication, custom/studio work, assembly and packaging, warehouse and shipping.

So how do I join?

First step is applying by submitting your application and resume. If your qualifications look like a fit, we will reach out to learn more in a phone conversation. If we both agree to move forward after our initial discussion, we'll invite you onsite to meet our team and tour the facility. It's important to UPC to hire team members that are a great fit for our long-term success.

Universal Presentation Concepts (UPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Diversity is valued and UPC will not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form. Candidates for the position stated above are hired on an "at will" basis. Nothing herein is intended to create a contract.