Assembler 1 / NIGHT

UFP Industries; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in San Antonio, TX is seeking an Assembler I for night shift to construct and frame truss, wall, or floor components per customer specs. The role ensures required parts and materials are available to support workflow.

You will perform basic quality checks, report discrepancies, maintain a safe, clean manufacturing environment, and follow safety and production standards. High school diploma/GED is preferred; about 6 months of manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic math and measurement skills required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and maintain safety.
• Must be able to lift lumber and handle materials safely.
• Exposure to hot/cold weather is normal; follow safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Completes work area setup.
• Assembles parts per instructions and quality standards.
• Operates hand tools to complete assembly.
• Stacks finished products and labels as required.
• Keeps work area safe, clean and organized; ensures equipment is safe to operate.
• Performs pre-shift equipment inspections and reports issues.
• Maintains orderly work environment.
• Checks materials and finished products for standards compliance.
• Corrects non-conforming products.
• Follows safety and quality procedures; participates in CI programs.
• Fulfills other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Hand-eye coordination

Standing for long periods

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hammer

Miter saw

Reciprocating saw

Nail gun

Tape measure

Job description

Job Summary/NIGHT

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 hand-eye 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

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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.