Production Assistant

Associated Housewrights; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Housewrights in Madison, WI is seeking a Production Assistant to support our design-build residential projects. You'll perform carpentry and labor tasks, assist project managers, and help keep sites safe and organized.

This role offers hands-on learning in a collaborative team, with opportunities to grow into a carpenter role as you gain experience. Strong work ethic and teamwork are essential to delivering high-quality homes.

Qualifications

• Interest in design-build construction with a willingness to learn and grow into a full-time carpenter role.
• Ability to adapt to changing tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Proactive, team-oriented attitude and readiness for new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry and labor tasks essential to project completion.
• Support Project Managers and carpentry staff as needed.
• Keep the site clean, safe, and secure from weather and unauthorized access.
• Assist with material runs, site maintenance, and inspections.
• Coordinate subcontractor site work and site services such as rubbish collection and portable toilets.
• Represent the company positively during client interactions and monitor satisfaction.

Skills

Carpentry

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Time management

Job description

Housewrights, a premier residential design-build firm, specializes in delivering high-quality new homes, additions, and remodeling projects to clients throughout south-central Wisconsin. We pride ourselves on offering an exceptional design process and a seamless construction experience, all supported by a team of personable and professional experts.

Our commitment is to deliver well-designed, high-performing residential solutions that combine functional precision, technical expertise, and inspiring aesthetics—all while maintaining a strong focus on value.

We are currently looking to grow our team with a Production Assistant.

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Perform all carpentry and labor tasks necessary to the successful completion of the project.
• Support all Project Managers and Carpentry staff as needed.
• Ensure the site is consistently clean, orderly, safe for all interactions, and secure from unauthorized access and weather impacts, minimizing disruption to the client
• Assist with material runs, site maintenance/housekeeping, and building inspections.
• Facilitate subcontractor site work and coordinate site services such as rubbish collection, portable toilets, and cranes.
• Represent the company positively during client interactions and monitor client satisfaction.

What We’re Looking For:

• A strong interest in the design-build construction trade, with a willingness to learn and grow into a full-time carpenter role.
• Ability to adapt to changing tasks and manage time efficiently.
• A proactive, team-oriented attitude and readiness to take on new challenges.