Production Associate

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

Job summary

An established industry player in building materials is seeking dedicated Production Associates to join their team. In this role, you will work under direct supervision to assemble various building components, ensuring quality and efficiency in production. Your responsibilities will include reading blueprints, operating tools, and maintaining a clean workspace. If you have a passion for craftsmanship and are ready to contribute to a dynamic team, this position offers a great opportunity for growth and skill development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; related experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work 10-12 hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assemble building material components using hand and power tools.
• Verify dimensions and ensure quality specifications are met.
• Maintain cleanup procedures and comply with company standards.

Skills

Ability to read and comprehend instructions

Ability to read diagrams or blueprints

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Prior carpentry experience

Ability to work long shifts

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Hammer

Power tools

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.