PRODUCTION LABORER - CARPENTRY, Crystal Lake, Illinois

WELLS: A CAREER WORTH BUILDING

Wells is one of the largest prefabricated building solution providers with locations across the central U.S., providing meaningful work in many different regions. We are a family-owned company that has celebrated 70 years of success.

At the end of the day, we are a team of creators. Our 1,300 employees across the U.S. play an important role as catalysts, constructors, and community members. They are committed to reducing risk, building confidence, and deliberately planning for partners' success - from vision through construction and beyond.

Every day, more architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and owners specify Wells precast building components for their construction needs and with this continued success, we are looking to hire a motivated self-starting Production Laborer (Carpentry)to join our team. This person assists the Batch Plant team with producing and pouring the perfect mix of concrete. The right candidate will have at least 1 year of experience working in the construction/factory/manufacturing environment, at least 1 year of concrete experience, and also be willing and ready to learn!

Description: The purpose of this position is to build parts for production forms using wood, plastic, and hand power tools.

ESENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Builds all forming materials including bulkheads, side forms, and block outs.


• Fabricates parts for the production forms according to blueprint specifications.


• Uses a saw to cut materials to specifications.


• Operates hand and power tools, including hammer and drills.


• Helps with the set-up tasks on the forms as needed.


• Repairs damaged forms to make them reusable and extend their life.


• Manages daily tasks to ensure that all beds have the required materials.


• Maintains inventory of materials and alerts manager of status for monthly reporting.


• Follows instructions, guidelines, and procedures timely and accurately.


• Continually and actively seeking to learn new skills and progress in level of responsibility.


• Looks for ways to improve processes, reduce errors and increase efficiencies.


• Performs plant cleanup/housekeeping including putting away tools, sweeping debris and cleaning cluttered areas.


• Adheres to safety standards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least 6 months of hands-on carpentry experience.


• Ability to read a tape measure and blueprint accurately.


• Ability to accurately calculate dimensions and angles.


• Excellent attention to detail and quality assurance.


• Ability to get to work on time, on a daily basis.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Moderate to high risk of exposure to unusual elements.


• Moderate to high risk of safety precautions


• Moderate to high exposure to jobsite environment.

Wells is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Wells values our employees and is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. We offer paid holidays, health, dental and vision insurance, as well as flex spending for medical and daycare, a health savings account, and 401(k) plan with profit sharing. We'll also pay your premium for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.*
*Please note that the benefits listed here are for non-union employees. Benefits for union employees are covered under separate collective bargaining agreements which can be obtained through their union business agent or their HR representative.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)