Youth Apprentice - Production

Wausau Homes Inc • Wausau, WI

35d • Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Apprentice - Production Associate I will be responsible for safely and efficiently constructing the walls, floors, and or trusses in a fast-paced production plant. This may involve operating semi-automated equipment, reading, and following blueprints, performing manual labor, and inspecting material products for quality and accuracy. The purpose and mission of this role is to build the weekly production schedule with a greater than 95% efficiency rating.

Requirements

• Maintain Wausau Homes Core Values.
• Understand basic math and reading skills.
• Ability to understand building material usages and construction practices.
• Ability to read a tape measure and utilize hand tools in a safe manner.
• Ability to read blueprints (construction/carpentry knowledge a plus).
• Able to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis and climb up and down ladders as needed.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Currently enrolled in Youth Apprentice program through School

Nice To Haves

• Prior production and/or construction knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

• Accurately read and follow blueprints and diagrams.
• Operate and monitor semi-automated equipment.
• Lift, move and maneuver various sizes of wood and raw materials.
• Load raw material into machinery and move finished pieces to framing and sheeting areas as needed.
• Inspect both raw materials and finished products for quality.
• Independently able to diagnose and correct errors.
• Ability to be crossed trained in other production departments as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed