84C Production Trainee (CL1)

84 Lumber Company; North Carolina; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

84 Lumber is seeking a full-time Production Associate to assemble building material components such as wall panels and roof/truss parts. You will read blueprints, verify dimensions, and use hand and power tools to ensure precise fits.

Responsibilities include maintaining quality, following the production list, operating press stations, and keeping the work area clean. The role requires reading ability, blueprint literacy, and the stamina to lift up to 80 pounds during long shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow simple instructions and memos, and write simple correspondence.
• Ability to read diagrams, blueprints, and a tape measure.
• Willingness to work 10–12 hour shifts and lift up to 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assemble building material components such as wall panels and roof/floor trusses.
• Position materials, clamp, splice, fit parts by hand and with power tools, verify dimensions per blueprints and cut sheet layout.
• Use a hammer to place metal reinforcement plates over joints.
• Quality control of assembled items and suggest process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Follow production list and operate press stations to place and press plates on lumber; maintain area cleanliness.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Oral presentation

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

The full-time Production Associate is an entry-level position that will assemble building material components such as wall panels and roof/floor trusses.

Responsibilities

• Inserting or positioning materials, clamping, splicing, fitting parts by hand and with power tools, and verifying dimensions of cut material by following supervisor's instructions, blueprint specifications, and the cut sheet layout.
• Using a hammer to place metal reinforcement plates over connecting joints.
• Quality control of assembled items, proposing process improvements when applicable to increase efficiency.
• Following prioritized production list assigned by Assembler Lead and using assigned press stations to place and press plates on appropriate lumber.
• Fulfilling daily machine and area cleanup procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others one-on-one
• Ability to read and understand simple diagrams, blueprints, and a tape measure
• Ability to work 10-12 hours shifts and lift up to 80 pounds
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

84 Lumber Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. 84 Lumber Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact [e-mail].