Drywall Framer

Amherst StudioBuilt™ Homes

Founded by Amherst, the full-service real estate solutions platform, Amherst StudioBuilt™ homes is an innovative approach to home development that utilizes offsite construction to create new housing supply at scale without sacrificing quality. StudioBuilt homes are constructed at Amherst's housing studio in Cuero, Texas as well as partner studios across the Southeast and then installed on site. At full capacity, the Cuero facility will create over 250 manufacturing jobs, making Amherst the third largest employer in the area. The StudioBuilt team is comprised of experienced individuals from all trades, working to continuously improve the production process.

We are looking for professionals with experience in Framing /Drywall within the construction industry. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years' experience on construction sites or working in a component or Modular manufacturing facility. If you possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership traits this is the opportunity for you to get in on the ground floor of a new venture in Modular housing in our CUERO TX factory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with Plant and Safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Will Lead and help develop manufacturing associates and apprentices
• Fit cut and fasten wallboard or sheetrock into specified position
• Measure and mark cutting lines on framing, drywall, and trim
• Install blanket installation in between studs. And exterior house wrap
• Assemble and install steel stud framing and decorative trim for windows, doorways, and vents
• Read blueprints and other specifications to determine method of installation, work procedures, materials, and tool requirements.
• Lay out reference lines and points, computes position of framing, and marks position using chalk line
• Install horizontal and vertical metal or wooden studs for attachment of wallboard on interior walls, using hand tools
• Wood framing, and trim to size, using cutting tools
• Layout walls from gridlines
• Fabricate box headers and king stud assemblies
• Attach framing using pneumatic nail guns or screws
• Build and install box headers
• Frame openings for mechanical and other openings in accordance with structural drawings
• Ensure walls are square
• Install door jambs in framing as required
• Frame block outs for doors, windows, and other openings
• Install access panels in framing, grid ceiling systems, sheathing or cement board in accordance with specifications and local building codes
• Install flashing at windows and doors and sound and fire caulking as required
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Required Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma
• 4-year relevant work experience
• Able to follow instructions, written and verbal
• Follow all safety practices
• Able to work in a manufacturing environment including the physical demands of the job
• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Able to stand for 8+ hours to accomplish work tasks
• Able to use the tools and processes for the role
• Requires good manual dexterity (hand, arm, and multi-limb coordination)
• Able to work overtime as scheduled

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member may be exposed to noise, wood products, plastics, lubricants moving mechanical parts and vibration.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Employee Benefits

• A competitive compensation package, annual bonus, 401k match
• Vacation and Sick Time including 7 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and 1 volunteer day
• Employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision, health savings account)
• Professional career development and reimbursement
• Up to 16 weeks paid maternity leave; up to 4 weeks of paid parental leaves

Amherst Operating Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status, and encourage all applicants to apply.