Assembly Technician

Home Building Team Member - Assembler I Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America's largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you'll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you'll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. Purpose The Home Building Team Member - Assembler I is an entry-level position that performs the manufacturing production operations assigned to each department in the home building process. The position follows standard production methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. Positions include: Frame, layout and build floors Prepare, layout and build walls Layout, run and install electrical lines, switches, receptacles and panels/breaker boxes Install and prepare dry for finish tape, mud and texture Complete roof construction, decking, flashing and shingling Cabinet and or finish carpentry and trim, build and installation Installation of siding, windows and doors Painting of interior and exterior of homes Cooperate and promote a team concept with all other company employees Adhere to all rules and regulations, at all times Meet or exceed company safety standards Perform other tasks as assigned by management Essential Duties And Responsibilities Practice safe work habits to ensure production is efficient and safe while observing all relevant OSHA regulations. Work in a team environment to produce products that conform to our quality standards while achieving our productivity objectives. Serve as a good steward of our company's physical assets, protecting them from damage and misuse, reporting all needed maintenance, keeping assigned areas clean and orderly. Assist Supervisors and Forepersons to plan and organize the manufacturing activities in your area by communicating anticipated material shortages, identifying required tool maintenance, and communicating any quality and productivity issues. Perform other duties assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Minimum Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. High School diploma or GED preferred Construction or Warehouse Experience a plus, but not required Versatility and willingness to transfer into various departments when necessary. Ability to read architectural and engineering drawings greatly desired. Skilled in the operation and control of hand tools (tape measure, hammer, utility knife, etc.) Flexible to work in a fast paced, changing environment Must be 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen Competencies Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions. Ability to write simple correspondence. Verbal expression ability to effectively present information, in both individual and small group situations. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Ability to read tape measure. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Overtime work is involved. Work Environment / Physical Activity The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is continuously required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must continuously lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously exposed to moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Will be required to wear ear plugs for noise protection as well as eye protection and other personal protective equipment required by the location. At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people-first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what's possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day. At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.