What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associates - Sawyers - Truss Builders position at 84 Lumber Company?
Join Our Team at Our New Truss Plant in Newark, DE!
We are excited to announce the opening of our new truss plant in Newark, DE, and we're looking for motivated individuals to join our team! If you’re looking for a rewarding career in manufacturing, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow with us. We are hiring for the following positions:
Open Positions:
Truss Builders
Assemble trusses using precise measurements and tools, ensuring accuracy and quality.Saw Operators
Operate cutting machinery to prepare materials for truss assembly. Previous experience with saws is a plus.Forklift Operators
Safely transport materials within the plant, loading and unloading materials as needed.Truss Stackers
Organize and stack finished trusses, ensuring that they are prepared for transport.Maintenance Technicians
Perform regular maintenance and repairs on equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum productivity.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay
- Health benefits
- Career growth opportunities
- Training and development programs
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
- Experience in manufacturing or construction (preferred, but not required)
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Forklift certification (for forklift operators)
If you’re a team player who’s ready to build a strong foundation for your career, we want to hear from you!
Location: 10 Aleph Dr Newark, DE 19702
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 recruiting@84lumber.com.
