Production Associate

84 Lumber Company; California (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Production Associates to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling high-quality building material components, ensuring precision and adherence to specifications. Your ability to read blueprints and follow instructions will be key in producing essential components such as wall panels and trusses. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the efficiency and quality of production. If you're ready to take on a physical role that values teamwork and quality, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and diagrams.
• Prior carpentry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble building material components on an assembly line.
• Ensure quality specifications are met and propose improvements.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with company policies.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Communication Skills

Carpentry Experience

Physical Stamina

Tape Measure Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hammer

Job description

Description/Job Summary

Under direct supervision the Production Associate performs one or more job assignments on an assembly or sub-assembly line to produce building material components.



Essential Functions:

• Assembles building material components such as pre-fabricated wall panels, floor and roof trusses. Processes include insertion or positioning of materials, clamping, splicing, fitting parts and use of both hand and power tools, following supervisor's instructions and blueprint specifications.


• Places metal reinforcement plates over connecting joints and connects parts at joints, using a framing hammer.


• Verifies dimensions of precut parts and accuracy of assembly.


• Ensures that assembled items meet specific quality specifications; may propose process improvements in order to increase finished quality or efficiency of assembly processes.


• Places proper material into setup specified on cut sheet layout.


• Using assigned press stations, place and press plates on appropriate lumber by job.


• Follow production list by priority given by Assembler Lead to accomplish shift goals


• Maintain machine cleanup procedures and daily cleanup in area without exception.


• Comply with all company policies and procedures and maintain company professional standards.

Required Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions; short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others one-on-one


• Ability to read and understand simple diagrams or blueprints.


• Able to stand or sit for long periods of time.


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations.


• Ability to work 10-12 hours shifts.


• Prior carpentry experience a plus.


• Must be able to read a tape measure and use a hammer.

Required Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1 to 3 months related experience and/or training.