Assembler 1 /1ST SHIFT

UFP Industries, Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc is seeking an Assembler I in San Antonio, TX to construct and frame truss, wall, or floor components according to customer specifications. You will ensure parts and materials are ready, maintain a clean, safe workspace, and perform basic quality checks.

The role requires basic math, good hand-eye coordination, and the ability to stand for long periods. Prior manufacturing experience is preferred but not required, and all applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• 6 months of manufacturing/assembling experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic math.
• Must use proper safety practices to prevent strain or injury.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and frame truss, wall, or floor components according to instructions and quality standards.
• Operate hand tools (hammer, saws, nail gun, tape measure) as required.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and ensure equipment is safe to operate.
• Perform pre-shift checks and report problems; assist with safety and quality programs.

Skills

Math basics

Coordination

Stamina

Safety

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

The Assembler I is responsible for constructing and framing truss, wall, or floor components, or assembling finished products in accordance with customer specifications. This role ensures all required parts, materials, and supplies are accurately obtained, secured, and maintained to support efficient workflow. Additionally, the Assembler I performs routine quality control checks to verify accuracy of measurements, proper assembly techniques, and compliance with production standards. The position also identifies and defects, reports inconsistencies, and contributes to maintaining a safe and clean, manufacturing environment.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Completes work area setup
• Fits parts together in accordance with prescribed instructions and in accordance with quality standards
• Operates hand tools, such as a hammer, miter saw, reciprocating saw, nail gun and tape measure as required to complete the assembly process
• Stacks completed products in accordance with established procedures, and if required, may cover, label, and band components finished product
• Ensures work area is safe, clean and organized, and that equipment is safe to operate
• Completes pre-shift startup equipment inspection checklist, reports any problems or concerns and end of shift clean up
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment
• Checks materials and finished products to ensure they are compliant with standards.

Makes necessary corrections to finished products that are found to be out of compliance with production or quality requirements

Performs duties consistent with established safety and quality procedures, rules, and standards

Participates in safety, CI, and other programs and meeting

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED preferred but not required
• No minimum experience is required however, 6 months of manufacturing and assembling experience is preferred
• Working knowledge of basic math
• This role requires using a hammer for extended periods and requires good handeye coordination. Must use proper technique and safety practices to prevent strain or injury.

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

• Although the majority of work is performed under cover, must be able to tolerate daily exposure to hot and cold weather

Must be able to safely and repeatedly lift lumber during normal work tasks

• Must be at least 18 years of age

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.