Assembler I Mfg Direct - Sidewalls & Partition

Builders FirstSource, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an entry-level Home Building Team Member - Assembler I in the United States. This position involves various tasks including constructing building elements, ensuring safety practices, and supporting team operations throughout the home building process. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma, basic construction skills, and be willing to collaborate. The role requires good physical condition, ability to lift heavy items, and compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Practice safe work habits to ensure efficiency and safety.
• Assist in planning and organizing manufacturing activities.
• Communicate material shortages and quality issues.

Skills

Ability to read architectural and engineering drawings

Skilled in operation and control of hand tools

Good team collaboration

Ability to follow safety regulations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

PURPOSE

The Home Building Team Member - Assembler I is an entry-level position that performs the manufacturing production operations assigned to each department in the home building process. The position follows standard production methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

Positions Include

• Frame, layout and build floors
• Prepare, layout and build walls
• Layout, run and install electrical lines, switches, receptacles and panels/breaker boxes
• Install and prepare dry for finish tape, mud and texture
• Complete roof construction, decking, flashing and shingling
• Cabinet and or finish carpentry and trim, build and installation
• Installation of siding, windows and doors
• Painting of interior and exterior of homes
• Cooperate and promote a team concept with all other company employees
• Adhere to all rules and regulations, at all times
• Meet or exceed company safety standards
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Practice safe work habits to ensure production is efficient and safe while observing all relevant OSHA regulations.
• Work in a team environment to produce products that conform to our quality standards while achieving our productivity objectives.
• Serve as a good steward of our company’s physical assets, protecting them from damage and misuse, reporting all needed maintenance, keeping assigned areas clean and orderly.
• Assist Supervisors and Forepersons to plan and organize the manufacturing activities in your area by communicating anticipated material shortages, identifying required tool maintenance, and communicating any quality and productivity issues.
• Perform other duties assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Construction or Warehouse Experience a plus, but not required
• Versatility and willingness to transfer into various departments when necessary.
• Ability to read architectural and engineering drawings greatly desired.
• Skilled in the operation and control of hand tools (tape measure, hammer, utility knife, etc.)
• Flexible to work in a fast paced, changing environment
• Must be 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions. Ability to write simple correspondence. Verbal expression ability to effectively present information, in both individual and small group situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Ability to read tape measure.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Overtime work is involved.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is continuously required to walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must continuously lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and /or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously exposed to moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to airborne particles.
• The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Will be required to wear ear plugs for noise protection as well as eye protection and other personal protective equipment required by the location.