Framer
Plant Prefab
Company Profile:
Plant Prefab is the first Certified B Corporation™ building technology company dedicated to sustainable design, materials, and operations. The company’s patented Plant Building System™ utilizes advanced digital modeling and fully customizable Plant Panels™ and Plant Modules™ to help architects, developers, general contractors, and individuals design and build multifamily and custom single-family homes 20 to 50 percent faster than site-based methods. The system provides better quality control, design flexibility, and time, cost, and material efficiency than traditional methods of offsite or on-site construction. Plant opened a $40M, 270,000 square foot facility which can produce 3-5 million square feet of single and multifamily housing a year. It is the first automated factory in the US purpose built to create both panels and modules.
With a mission to build a better world by design, over thirty Plant projects have been certified LEED Platinum or Gold, making the company one of the most experienced designers of homes at the highest level of LEED certification. Plant projects have garnered significant industry recognition including the AIA’s top sustainable award, Architizer’s Jury and People Choice Awards, Green Builder Magazine’s Home of Year, Business 2.0 “World’s 11 Coolest Products”, Business Week’s “Architectural Wonders of the World”, and the Sustainable Quality Awards Grand Prize.
Job Summary:
Plant Prefab is seeking a Framer to play an integral role in growing, maintaining, and optimizing the operations here at Plant Prefab! In this unique and challenging position, the Framer will be responsible for positioning and constructing wall panel framework. This person will be required to integrate well within a cross-functional team that includes all trades in the factory to ensure the production operations are set up for success. All work is to be carried out safely while adhering to Plant Prefab’s quality guidelines, policies, and standards while driving the culture and successful tactical implementation of such. The position will be based in our Tejon Ranch, CA facility and report to the Framing Supervisor.
Core Responsibilities:
- Obtain cut lumber from kitted bundle, organize, and position pieces to construct wall panel framework in the Weinmann Framing Workstation.
- Feed framework subassemblies and components through the Weinmann Framing Workstation.
- Responsible to ensure the quality of the trade’s product is checked and verified as the designated Quality Control Inspector for the trade.
- Ensure all framing work is always carried out in a safe manner that complies with all environmental and OSHA safety regulations.
- Ensure all framing work is performed in compliance with Plant Prefab standards, SOPs and the Quality Manual applicable building codes, HCD FBH 314, and other applicable regulations.
- Build Plant Panels using best practices and the latest SOPs.
- Complete all framing work according to the latest Shop Drawings and machine files while complying with Plant Prefab standards & quality standards.
- Complete all framing work within manufacturing tolerance, efficiently and with minimal waste and spoilage.
- Ensure the Weinmann equipment is processing material with minimal downtime.
- Identify non-value-added operations in the organization and propose new operational procedures to achieve leaner processes.
- Consider health, safety, sustainability, and the environment in all decisions and actions.
- Execute various other activities as assigned to support the success of the organization.
Other Duties:
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- This position will require cross training for the other positions in the Plant Prefab Wall Line team.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong Communication skills both written and verbal, with ability to convey information effectively to individuals at all levels within and outside the organization
- Startup mindset possessing the drive and resourcefulness to overcome obstacles and achieve success; committed to revolutionizing the industry through innovation and creativity
- 2-5 years of framing experience, preferably in custom residential, modular and/or multi-family construction
- Knowledge in construction methods, means, materials, best practices, and schedule management
- Able to effectively complete all activities and tasks to deliver a high caliber of finish quality and craftsmanship
- Possess excellent time management skills to drive schedules, manage resources, and to optimize critical elements that ensure successful project outcomes
- Exceptional attention to detail in construction
- Skilled in managing multiple tasks and priorities, with the ability to prioritize urgent matters quickly and effectively
- Ability to be an effective team player, with a collaborative approach to working with others to achieve shared objectives
- Ability to operate high-speed equipment efficiently while adhering to all required safety protocols
- Exhibit a high level of integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment to the mission and values of Plant Prefab
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, with the flexibility to adjust to sudden changes in pace
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time
- Must be flexible enough to kneel, reach, grip, twist, ext. as required
Equipment/Tools Used:
- Hammer
- Tape Measure
- Square
- Nail Gun
- Sawzall
- Circular Saw
- Grinder
- Impact Wrench
- Drill
- Weinmann Framing Workstation
Personal Protective Equipment Used:
- Hard Hat
- Hearing Protection
- Respirator/Dust Mask
- Fall Protection
- High Visibility Vest/Coat
- Eye Protection (Safety Glasses)
- Gloves (Work Gloves)
- Steel Toe Work Boots
Working Conditions:
- Inside/Outside Work
- Excessive Cold
- Excessive Heat
- Excessive Noise
- Repetitious
- Dust/Particulates
- High Speed Equipment
Hazardous Materials:
- N/A
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation (hourly pay, discretionary bonus, and stock options) commensurate with experience and skills
- Excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance
- The opportunity to work with great architects and meaningfully contribute to projects that improve the quality of life for people and the planet
Application Instructions:
Please apply on Paylocity, taking care to complete all required fields.
Applicants must be authorized to legally work in the U.S.; sorry, no sponsorship is available. Applicants may be subject to passing a background check, drug screening, and pre-employment physical. Plant Prefab has an ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.