Production Associate - Woodwork

84 Lumber Company; Deemston (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Paid Sick, Personal and Vacation time

Holiday pay

Job summary

84 Lumber Company in Deemston, Pennsylvania is looking for a full-time Truss Builder to work on assembling building material components. The role involves using hand and power tools, verifying assembly accuracy, and ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates must be able to lift up to 80 pounds and work shifts of 10-12 hours. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan. This position requires frequent physical activity in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and diagrams.
• Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds.
• Effective communication skills to present information.
• Familiarity with using a hammer.

Responsibilities

• Assemble building material components like wall panels and trusses.
• Verify dimensions of precut parts and ensure quality.
• Comply with company policies and maintain professional standards.
• Perform machine cleanup procedures without exception.

Skills

Ability to read tape measure

Manual dexterity

Ability to work long shifts

Use of hand and power tools

Job description

Under direct supervision the Truss Builder 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 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.

Additional Competencies

• 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.
• Ability to work 10‑12 hour shifts.
• Must be able to read a tape measure and use a hammer.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a non‑climate controlled manufacturing environment where the individual is exposed to extremes of seasonal heat and cold as well as the potentially dangerous conditions of wood truss manufacturing. Work can be performed outdoors where the individual is exposed to the elements. The individual is exposed to the noise levels consistent with building (hammering) and the operation of large, commercial saws. The individual is exposed to the saw dust generated by commercial saws. This position may be exposed to vibrations, risk of electrical shock, airborne particles and toxic chemicals. Eye, ear, head, and hand protection is required depending on the operation being performed.

Physical Demands

Requires frequent sitting, standing, repeated lifting up to 80 pounds and reaching with arms and hands. Also, use of hands to grasp, handle, and feel. Frequent stooping, bending, stretching. Requires manual dexterity and strength to use a manual hammer for long periods of time. Requires working under stressful or emergency conditions requiring high concentration and energy level.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time position. Hours of work depend on hours of operations, 40+ hours per week. May require working irregular and/or extended hours.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Benefits provided to full‑time associates

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Paid Sick, Personal and Vacation time
• Holiday pay