Production Trainee

84 Lumber Company; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

84 Lumber in Newark, DE is seeking an entry-level Production Associate to assemble building material components such as wall panels and roof/floor trusses.

You will insert or position materials, clamp and splice parts by hand and with power tools, and verify dimensions according to supervisor instructions and blueprints. You’ll perform quality checks and help improve production efficiency. Daily duties include following the production list and cleaning work areas.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos; write simple correspondence.
• Ability to read and understand simple diagrams, blueprints, and a tape measure.
• Ability to work 10-12 hours shifts and lift up to 80 pounds.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Assemble building material components and verify dimensions per supervisor's instructions and blueprints.
• Insert or position materials, clamp, splice, fit parts by hand and with power tools.
• Use a hammer to place metal reinforcement plates over connecting joints.
• Quality control of assembled items and suggest process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Follow prioritized production list and operate press stations to place and press plates on lumber.
• Fulfill daily machine and area cleanup procedures.

Skills

Read/interpret instructions

Blueprints/diagrams

Tape measure reading

Manual handling/safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

The full-time Production Associate is an entry-level position that will assemble building material components such as wall panels and roof/floor trusses.

Responsibilities

Inserting or positioning materials, clamping, splicing, fitting parts by hand and with power tools, and verifying dimensions of cut material by following supervisor's instructions, blueprint specifications, and the cut sheet layout.

Using a hammer to place metal reinforcement plates over connecting joints.

Quality control of assembled items, proposing process improvements when applicable to increase efficiency.

Following prioritized production list assigned by Assembler Lead and using assigned press stations to place and press plates on appropriate lumber.

Fulfilling daily machine and area cleanup procedures.

Qualifications

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, blueprints, and a tape measure

Ability to work 10-12 hours shifts and lift up to 80 pounds

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

84 Lumber Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. 84 Lumber Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact [e-mail].