Production Trainee

84 Lumber Company • Newark, DE

3h

About The Position

The full-time Production Associate is an entry-level position assembling building material components, such as wall panels and roof/floor trusses. The role involves positioning and fitting materials by hand and with power tools, checking dimensions against instructions and specifications, applying metal reinforcement plates to joints, and supporting quality control and production-area cleanup.

Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and 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-hour shifts and lift up to 80 pounds.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Position materials; clamp, splice, and fit parts by hand and with power tools; and verify cut-material dimensions according to supervisor instructions, blueprint specifications, and cut-sheet layouts.
• Use a hammer to place metal reinforcement plates over connecting joints.
• Perform quality control on assembled items and propose process improvements when applicable to increase efficiency.
• Follow the prioritized production list assigned by the Assembler Lead and use assigned press stations to place and press plates on appropriate lumber.
• Complete daily machine and area cleanup procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED