Hands-On Production Associate

84 Lumber; North Carolina; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

84 Lumber is seeking a full-time Production Associate to assemble building material components such as wall panels and roof/truss parts. You will read blueprints, verify dimensions, and use hand and power tools to ensure precise fits.

Responsibilities include maintaining quality, following the production list, operating press stations, and keeping the work area clean. The role requires reading ability, blueprint literacy, and the stamina to lift up to 80 pounds during long shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow simple instructions and memos, and write simple correspondence.
• Ability to read diagrams, blueprints, and a tape measure.
• Willingness to work 10–12 hour shifts and lift up to 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assemble building material components such as wall panels and roof/floor trusses.
• Position materials, clamp, splice, fit parts by hand and with power tools, verify dimensions per blueprints and cut sheet layout.
• Use a hammer to place metal reinforcement plates over joints.
• Quality control of assembled items and suggest process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Follow production list and operate press stations to place and press plates on lumber; maintain area cleanliness.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Oral presentation

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

84 Lumber is seeking a full-time Production Associate to assemble building material components such as wall panels and roof/truss parts. You will read blueprints, verify dimensions, and use hand and power tools to ensure precise fits.

Responsibilities include maintaining quality, following the production list, operating press stations, and keeping the work area clean. The role requires reading ability, blueprint literacy, and the stamina to lift up to 80 pounds during long shifts.