Production Associate

84 Lumber Company; Luzerne Township (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

84 Lumber Company is seeking a Production Associate to operate on an assembly line, producing building material components under supervision.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, using hand and power tools, and ensuring quality joined pieces. The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work 10–12 hour shifts. Prior carpentry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Read and comprehend simple instructions and communicate effectively.
• Able to read diagrams or blueprints.
• Able to stand or sit for long periods.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willing to work 10–12 hour shifts.
• Prior carpentry experience is a plus.
• Able to read a tape measure and use a hammer.

Responsibilities

• Assembles building material components such as pre-fabricated wall panels, floor and roof trusses.
• Uses hand and power tools according to supervisor and blueprints.
• Positions materials, clamps, splices, and fits parts.
• Verifies dimensions of precut parts for accurate assembly.
• Ensures items meet quality specs and suggests improvements.
• Sets up materials according to cut sheet layout.
• Uses press stations to place and press plates on lumber.
• Follows production list and shift goals.
• Maintains machine and area cleanup.
• Follows company policies and professional standards.

Skills

Read instructions

Blueprints

Stand/walk long hours

Lift up to 50 lbs

10-12 hour shifts

Carpentry experience

Tape measure

Hammer use

Education

High School diploma or GED

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 hour 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.