Framer I - StudioBuilt

amherstgroup; Cuero (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual bonus

401k match

Vacation and Sick Time with holidays

Paid time off including holidays

Job summary

Amherst Operating Services in Cuero, TX, is expanding its StudioBuilt modular housing factory and seeking a team player to learn Framing within the construction industry.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of construction site experience or work in a modular/component facility. This ground-floor opportunity offers hands-on training in framing, safety, and production processes at our Cuero plant.

Qualifications

• Diploma required; construction site experience preferred.
• Candidate should be able to lift 75 lbs.
• Willingness to learn framing and work in a modular setting.
• Must follow safety practices and use basic tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform rough and finished carpentry work.
• Wall & roof framing, layout, sheathing, sheetrock.
• Read blueprints and instructions to build.
• Measure and mark lumber and materials.
• Use transit, lasers, levels.
• Cut and shape wood, plastic, drywall and fiberglass.
• Maintain clean and safe work area.
• Operate nail guns, saws, sanders, drills, planers.
• Climb ladders and scaffolding.
• Adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Lifts 75 lbs

Stand 8+ hours

Safety practices

Manual dexterity

Overtime ready

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Nail guns

Saws

Sanders

Drills

Planers

Job description

Founded by Amherst, the full-service real estate solutions platform, Amherst StudioBuilt™ homes is an innovative approach to home development that utilizes offsite construction to create new housing supply at scale without sacrificing quality. StudioBuilt homes are constructed at Amherst’s housing studio in Cuero, Texas as well as partner studios across the Southeast and then installed on site. At full capacity, the Cuero facility will create over 250 manufacturing jobs, making Amherst the third largest employer in the area. The StudioBuilt team is comprised of experienced individuals from all trades, working to continuously improve the production process.

We are looking for a team player to learn Framing within the construction industry. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience on construction sites or working in a component or Modular manufacturing facility. If you possess the experience and willingness to learn, this is the opportunity for you to get in on the ground floor of a new venture in Modular housing in our CUERO TX factory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Full range of rough and finished skilled carpentry work
• Wall framing, Roof framing, layout, sheathing, sheetrock
• Works from blueprints, specifications, drawings, and instructions to build.
• Measure and mark lumber and other materials
• Use transit, lasers, levels
• Cut and shape wood, plastic, drywall and/or fiberglass
• Oversee that materials and work area are clean and obstruction-free
• Proficient in using tools such as nail guns, saws, sanders, drills, planers, etc.
• Able to climb up and down ladders, scaffolding and stairs
• Adherence to all safety standards and protocols

Required Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma
• Relevant work experience preferred in construction or home building
• Able to follow instructions, written and verbal
• Follow all safety practices
• Able to lift 75lbs
• Able to stand for 8+ hours to accomplish work tasks
• Able to use the tools and processes for the role
• Requires good manual dexterity (hand, arm, and multi-limb coordination)
• Able to work overtime as scheduled

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member may be exposed to noise, wood products, plastics, lubricants moving mechanical parts and vibration.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package, annual bonus, 401k match
• Vacation and Sick Time including 7 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and 1 volunteer day
• Employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision, health savings account)
• Professional career development and reimbursement
• Up to 16 weeks paid maternity leave; up to 4 weeks of paid parental leaves

Amherst Operating Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status, and encourage all applicants to apply.