Framer - StudioBuilt

About This Role

This framing role is an opportunity to join a new venture in modular housing, working within the construction industry. The position involves learning framing techniques and contributing to the production process of Studio Built homes.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of rough and finished skilled carpentry work
• Execute wall framing, roof framing, layout, sheathing, and sheetrock tasks
• Work from blueprints, specifications, drawings, and instructions to build
• Measure and mark lumber and other materials
• Use transit, lasers, and levels
• Cut and shape wood, plastic, drywall, and/or fiberglass
• Oversee that materials and work area are clean and obstruction-free
• Use tools such as nail guns, saws, sanders, drills, and planers proficiently
• Climb up and down ladders, scaffolding, and stairs
• Adhere to all safety standards and protocols

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Relevant work experience preferred in construction or home building
• Able to follow instructions, written and verbal
• Follow all safety practices
• Able to lift 75lbs
• 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

Benefits

• 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

Important Details

• Work environment: May be exposed to noise, wood products, plastics, lubricants moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Physical demands: Requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing; frequently lift and/or move items over 75 pounds; specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

About the Company

Founded by Amherst, a full-service real estate solutions platform, Amherst Studio Built homes is an innovative approach to home development that utilizes offsite construction to create new housing supply at scale without sacrificing quality. Studio Built 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.