Youth Apprentice - Production

Summary

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. 

PURPOSE AND MISSION

To build the weekly production schedule with a greater than 95% efficiency rating.

Essential Duties and 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. 

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Currently enrolled in Youth Apprentice program through School
• Prior production and/or construction knowledge a plus

CAREER ADVANCEMENT

Next Steps: Production Associate I

SEASONALITY

Please understand that this position is seasonal, your working hours may vary based on current business demand. During our peak seasons, you can expect full-time hours with the opportunity for overtime. However, there may be periods of reduced hours during our off-season. Wausau Homes Inc is committed to providing advance notice and transparency regarding schedule changes to support your work-life balance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 regularly required to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods (up to 10 hours/day).
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently, using proper lifting techniques.
• Reach overhead and at shoulder level (shoulder flexion/abduction up to 180°).
• Bend and stoop (lumbar flexion up to 90°) to access materials and equipment.
• Kneel and crouch (knee flexion up to 135°) for tasks at floor level.
• Climb ladders and steps (hip and knee flexion up to 120°). Climbing up and down on to framing tables (floor, wall, truss)
• Push/pull carts or materials (force up to 50 lbs).
• Use hands and arms for repetitive tasks, including gripping, pinching, and fine motor control (wrist flexion/extension up to 70°, forearm rotation up to 180°).
• Twist and rotate the torso (trunk rotation up to 45°) during material handling.
• Must be able to perform both power grasping (e.g., holding and maneuvering tools, lifting lumber) and precision grasping (e.g., handling fasteners, operating controls) with both hands. 

• Power grasping: up to 75 lbs of force
• Precision grasping: fine motor control for tasks such as measuring, aligning, and assembling components
• Frequency: 6–8 hours per shift

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud; this position involves working in an indoor construction environment with running equipment.

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job.