Production Associate

84 Lumber Company; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Associate to join their team. This role involves assembling building material components, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining a clean work environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong attention to detail, the ability to read blueprints, and physical stamina to lift materials and work extended shifts. If you're looking to be part of a dynamic team that values hard work and craftsmanship, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 to 3 months related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble building material components like wall panels and trusses.
• Verify dimensions of precut parts and ensure quality specifications.
• Maintain machine cleanup procedures and comply with company policies.

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 10-12 hour shifts

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hammer

Tape measure

Job description

Description/Job Summary

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



Essential Functions:

• Assembles building material components such as wall panels, roof and floor 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 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; 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.