Production Associate - Woodwork
84 Lumber Company, Coal Center, PA, United States
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
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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
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