Framing Lead

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

StudioBuilt 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. The StudioBuilt team is comprised of experienced individuals from all trades, working to continuously improve the production process.

We are looking for a team leader with experience in Framing within the construction industry. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years' experience on construction sites or working in a component or Modular manufacturing facility. If you possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership traits, this is the opportunity for you to get in on the ground floor of a new venture in Modular housing in our CUERO TX factory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Full range of rough and finished skilled carpentry work
• Wall framing, Roof framing, layout, sheathing, plate and line
• Works from blueprints, specifications, drawings, and instructions to design, build, remodel, retrofit, maintain, and repair various types of facilities and structures
• Inspects completed work for conformance with specifications, requirements, and compliance with applicable building and safety codes and regulations
• Ensure work progresses accurately
• Measure and mark lumber and other materials
• Use transit, lasers, levels
• Cut and shape wood, plastic, drywall and/or fiberglass
• Double-check measurements
• Oversee that materials and work area are clean and obstruction-free
• Building and installing cabinetry, stair building and/or trim work
• Proficient in using tools such as saws, sanders, drills, planers, etc.
• Able to climb up and down ladders, scaffolding and stairs
• Develop manufacturing associates and apprentices in rough carpentry

Required Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma
• 4-year relevant work experience
• Able to follow instructions, written and verbal
• Follow all safety practices
• Able to work in a manufacturing environment including the physical demands of the job
• 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

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member may be exposed to noise, wood products, plastics, lubricants moving mechanical parts and vibration.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Employee Benefits

• A competitive compensation package, 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amherst Operating Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status, and encourage all applicants to apply.