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Prefab Shop Assistant 1

JE Dunn Construction
Nashville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/9/2026
Best People Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100 years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

Role Summary

The Prefab Shop Assistant 1 will produce components for multiple construction project types at an off-site manufacturing facility using automated tools and specialized equipment. This position also is responsible for moving raw and partly-finished materials within the facility, packaging finished components and loading materials onto trucks.. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

  • Autonomy and Decision-Making: Follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
  • Career Path: Prefab Shop Assistant 2

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

  • Operates a number of types of basic automated equipment to produce metal or wood components
  • Operates manual shop equipment; uses cut list to make repeatable parts
  • Applies basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) to production activities, such as cutting parts to size or putting multiple parts together in an assembly
  • Collects multiple components cut to specific sizes and assembles together an end product
  • Packages and loads cut materials and assemblies for transport to project sites
  • Accurately reads and understands a tape measure
  • Responsible for cleaning up the shop, shop equipment, and common areas
  • Uses technology such as tablet computers and multiple types of software to communicate, inform daily work tasks and report progress

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
  • Communication skills, verbal and written
  • Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner
  • Ability to identify common construction materials and shop equipment
  • Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
  • Apprentice and/or Vocational/Technical/Trade training (Preferred)
  • In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

  • 0-2 years commercial construction, manufacturing, or fabrication shop experience (Preferred)

Working Environment

  • Must be able to lift at least to 50 pounds
  • May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
  • Maintenance facility environment, may be exposed to varying temperatures, moving equipment, noise and exhaust fumes
  • Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs
  • May require working overtime as needed
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • May require use of respirator
  • Must be comfortable working at projected heights and narrow workspace
  • Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Kneeling, Carrying, Swinging, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling, Balancing
  • Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Skilled Trade Non Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

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