Prefab Shop Assistant (Union) -2nd Shift

Access Community Health Centers; Kansas City (MO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Prefab Shop Assistant to join their team. This role involves producing components for various construction projects using automated tools and specialized equipment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, basic math abilities, and a commitment to teamwork. You will be responsible for operating equipment, assembling materials, and ensuring a clean and safe work environment. This position offers a competitive starting pay with opportunities for advancement, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to grow in the construction field. Join a company that values diversity and innovation in every project.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in commercial construction or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to perform work accurately and in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated equipment to produce prefabricated materials.
• Package and load materials for transport to project sites.

Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Apprentice or Vocational Training

Tools

Automated Equipment

Manual Shop Equipment

Tape Measure

Job description

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places every day, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

Role Summary

Pay: Starting at $19.25 per hour, with room for advancement. In addition, a $3.00 shift differential is applied for night shift.

Shift Hours: Monday to Friday, from 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM.

This position is for 2nd shift. Candidates must be available to work evenings and nights, with the flexibility to accommodate mandatory overtime as needed.

The Prefab Shop Assistant will produce components for multiple construction project types. This position will utilize a variety of automated tools and specialized equipment to produce prefabricated materials. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision, and values of JE Dunn.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

• Operates a variety of automated equipment, uses cut list to produce specific sized material.
• Operates manual shop equipment; uses cut list to make repeatable parts.
• Applies basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) to production activities, such as cutting parts to size or putting multiple parts together in an assembly.
• Collects multiple components cut to specific sizes and assembles together for an end product.
• Packages and loads cut materials and assemblies for transport to project sites.
• Responsible for accurately reading and understanding a tape measure.
• Responsible for cleaning up the shop, shop equipment, and common areas.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner.
• Ability to identify common construction materials and shop equipment.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred).
• Apprentice and/or Vocational/Technical/Trade training (Preferred).
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 0-2 years commercial construction, manufacturing, or fabrication shop experience (Preferred).

Working Environment

• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold).
• Maintenance facility environment, may be exposed to varying temperatures, moving equipment, noise, and exhaust fumes.
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs.
• May require working overtime as needed.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• May require use of respirator.
• Must be comfortable working at projected heights and narrow workspace.
• Specific environmental and physical requirements may vary by task.
• Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Kneeling, Carrying, Swinging, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling, Balancing.
• Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen.

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Skilled Trade Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail]

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.