Assembler Mfg Direct - Truss

Builders FirstSource; New Hampton (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, is hiring an entry-level Assembler. This role performs repetitive assembly to mass-produce products such as windows, doors, panels, and stairs by following simple instructions and safety procedures.

No formal education or prior experience is required; prior carpentry experience is helpful. The position supports a fast-paced production environment with emphasis on quality, safety, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Reading and writing skills to follow simple instructions and communicate clearly.
• Basic math ability for measurements and unit conversions.
• Ability to read a tape measure and interpret simple specifications.
• Clear verbal and written communication; ability to work in small groups.

Responsibilities

• Places parts in specified relationship to each other.
• Bolts, clips, screws, or cements parts together.
• Cuts products to specified measurements as needed.
• Removes defective products as needed.
• Tends machines on the assembly line for fastening operations.
• Works at different workstations as production needs require.
• Maintains clean and safe work areas per procedures.

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic math

Tape measure reading

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.

PURPOSE

The Assembler is an entry-level position that performs repetitive assembly operations to mass-produce products such as windows, doors, trusses, panels, or stairs by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Places parts in specified relationship to each other.
• Bolts, clips, screws, cements, or otherwise fastens parts together.
• Cut products to specific measurements as needed.
• Removes defective products as needed.
• Tends machines to perform force fitting or fastening operations on assembly line.
• Works at different workstations as production needs require.
• Works in environment where tasks change as varying models of product are produced.
• Cleans equipment, floors, and work areas according to safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• There are no requirements in terms of education or experience.
• Prior carpentry experience helpful.

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 could be involved.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to regularly and frequently stand for a long period of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is regularly and frequently required to walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly and frequently 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.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, uniformed service, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability, or any other protected class in accordance with all applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations..

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call [phone] or email: [e-mail]. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.

At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people -first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what’s possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call [phone] or email: [e-mail]. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.