Lead Production Framer

Promise Robotics; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology startup is seeking a Lead Production Framer to drive efficiency in building construction. This role combines hands-on fieldwork with leadership responsibilities, focusing on refining processes and training team members. With a commitment to sustainability and automation, you'll play a key role in transforming the building industry. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and continuous improvement, while enjoying competitive salaries, stock options, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about making a significant impact in construction, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Stock Options

Holistic Benefits Package

Flexible Personal Days

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in residential framing with supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in building codes and ability to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production and site installation with hands-on framing work.
• Ensure quality control and implement Lean Manufacturing principles.

Skills

Framing Expertise

Problem-Solving Abilities

Effective Communication

Teamwork Skills

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Promise Robotics is a rapidly growing venture-backed technology startup with a mission to help the building industry to harness automation toward producing more affordable and sustainable buildings. Our world-class team combines AI, Industrialized Robotics, and construction under one roof to develop the most advanced robotic products for the construction of highly efficient and sustainable buildings.

We are seeking a Lead Production Framer. This role guides a single, cross-functional team to perform at a high level both in the field and in the factory—refining processes, training crew members, and advancing our shift toward manufacturing-style efficiency.

You may be a good fit if you:

• Have a passion for leading industry-changing solutions with significant social, economic, and environmental impact
• Desire to play a founding role and reap the benefits as part of a growth-stage startup with significant upside
• Thrive in both hands-on fieldwork and structured factory environments
• Have strong framing expertise and a passion for elevating team performance
• Understand the mindset and methods of manufacturing-style operations
• Embrace continual improvement and look for ways to make systems better every day
• Are committed to continuous learning at the intersection of several industries

What you will do:

• Actively participate in daily production and site installation, including hands-on work processing wall and floor panels using power and hand tools
• Guide the development and training of best practices for site installation
• Ensure consistent quality control throughout production and on-site installation
• Conduct mini tests and trials to evaluate value-added improvements in framing and panel processes
• Measuring, cutting, assembling, aligning, and installing various construction materials as per specifications and standards.
• Lead the implementation of 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles to improve flow, organization, and efficiency Conducting interior work, such as fitting interior doors and casings.
• Identify bottlenecks, waste, and inefficiencies and lead structured problem-solving
• Demonstrating expertise in building materials and selecting suitable products for both interior and exterior applications.
• Perform all framing, exterior finishing and roofing tasks under limited or no supervision
• Provide on the job training to others on all tasks and operations; act as an expert in all operations.
• Perform additional duties as required.

What you will need to succeed:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years experience in residential framing.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in building codes.
• Competency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with AutoCAD and REVIT software is an asset.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings.
• Familiarity with both imperial and metric measurement systems.
• Adaptability to changing work environments.
• Physical capability to lift and handle objects weighing up to 80 lbs.

Benefits:

Competitive salary:we believe in data-driven, equitable compensation decisions. We recently completed a compensation review and implemented salary bands that enable us to pay mid to above-average Canadian salaries across various industries.

Stock options:everyone has a stake in our company.

Holistic benefits:we have a comprehensive benefits package that includes paramedical, dental, vision, and drug coverage for you and your dependents, as well as a health care spending account. These benefits start right from Day 1.

Flexible personal days and vacation policies:we care deeply about the well-being of our team.

Open, collaborative, and supportive culture:you will be part of an incredibly high-performing and collaborative team changing the future of an industry!

Relocation assistance package (if required)

Promise Robotics is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, and gender identity.