Finish Carpenter

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 Finish Carpenter for a seasonal position lasting approximately six weeks. In this unique and challenging position, the Finish Carpenter will be responsible for completing all carpentry-related activities within the factory. The Finish Carpenter will have the ability to perform all necessary tasks. This person will be required to integrate well within a cross-functional team that includes all trades and subcontractors 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 Finish Carpentry Supervisor. 

Core Responsibilities:

• Complete carpentry-related duties such as installing interior/exterior doors, slider windows/doors, closet jambs, base, casing, and any other carpentry-related activity. 
• Always complete all carpentry-related work in a safe manner that complies with all environmental and OSHA safety regulations.
• Complete all carpentry-related work in compliance with Plant Prefab standards, Quality Manual, applicable building codes, HCD FBH 314, and other applicable regulations.
• Build Plant Modules and Plant Panels using best practices and the latest SOPs.
• Complete carpentry-related work according to the latest approved plans, CDS, and Shop Drawings while complying with Plant Prefab standards & quality standards.
• Complete carpentry-related work efficiently and with minimal waste and spoilage.
• Ensure carpentry-related work is in compliance to, and adequacy of, quality assurance procedures including the latest SOPs, and iterate those procedures as required to drive continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills: ability to communicate and report effectively both internally and externally, writing and speaking professionally at all levels while demonstrating the ability to adapt to and connect with all levels of people
• Startup mindset - ability to be resourceful and determined to succeed; striving to reinvent an industry
• 2-5 years of finish carpentry experience, preferably in custom residential, modular and/or multi-family construction
• Significant 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
• Exceptional schedule, time, and resource management
• Exceptional attention to detail in construction
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and drive urgent matters with a sense of urgency
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with others to complete tasks
• Ability to operate high-speed equipment efficiently while considering all required safety guidelines
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Plant Prefab
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to work efficiently in a steady – fast-paced environment and properly adjust between the two at a moment’s notice
• Must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time
• Must be flexible enough to kneel, reach, grip, bend, twist, ext. as required

Equipment/Tools Used:

• Levels and Measuring Tape
• Impact Drill
• Sawzall
• Jig Saw
• Finish Gun
• Chop Saw
• Framing Gun
• Multi-tool
• Router
• Table Saw

Personal Protective Equipment Used:

• Hard Hat
• Hearing Protection
• Respirator/Dust Mask
• Aprons/Chaps/Leathers
• Warm Clothing
• High Visibility Vest/Coat
• Eye Protection (Safety Glasses)
• Gloves (Work Gloves)
• Steel Toe Work Boots

Working Conditions:

• Inside/Outside Work
• Outside Covered Work
• Excessive Cold
• Excessive Heat
• Excessive Noise
• Repetitious
• Excessive Vibration
• Dust/Particulates
• High Speed Equipment
• Smoke/Fumes
• Wet Surfaces
• Stairs/Ladders
• Working at Heights (up to 12 ft)

Hazardous Materials:

• Fiberglass

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation (hourly pay) commensurate with experience and skills. 
• 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.