What are the responsibilities and job description for the Framer position at Mercer International Inc.?
Company Description
Who we are. At Mercer Mass Timber we are exceptional people making mass timber for a more sustainable world. We are North America’s largest Mass Timber Manufacturer, with facilities in Penticton, British Columbia, Spokane Valley, WA, and Conway, Arkansas with a combined annual production capacity of over 255,000 cubic meters of mass timber. MMT is part of Mercer International, a leading forest products company who is one of the world’s largest market pulp producers and operates the world’s largest sawmill. Mercer has operations in Canada, Germany and the United States.
What we believe. We believe that a culture of diversity and inclusion is critical in making the best decisions for our people and achieving sustainable business success. Together, we encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our employees. We strive to provide an inclusive culture by fostering an environment of mutual respect, fairness, and by providing opportunities to contribute and grow.
Position Description
Reporting to the Finish End Frontline Supervisor, this role requires mechanical aptitude, precision, and adherence to safety protocols.
This position is on site based at our Mercer Conway, Inc. facility, located at 1800 Sturgis Rd – Conway, AR 72032.
Responsibilities
We look forward to receiving your resume with a cover letter by email to careers.mmt@mercerint.com. Please include your name and the job title you are applying for in the subject line. The competition will remain open until we find the right candidate to join our team. Please note that relocation assistance will not be available.
We thank all applicants for considering a career with us, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information, please visit our website: www.mercerint.com.
Who we are. At Mercer Mass Timber we are exceptional people making mass timber for a more sustainable world. We are North America’s largest Mass Timber Manufacturer, with facilities in Penticton, British Columbia, Spokane Valley, WA, and Conway, Arkansas with a combined annual production capacity of over 255,000 cubic meters of mass timber. MMT is part of Mercer International, a leading forest products company who is one of the world’s largest market pulp producers and operates the world’s largest sawmill. Mercer has operations in Canada, Germany and the United States.
What we believe. We believe that a culture of diversity and inclusion is critical in making the best decisions for our people and achieving sustainable business success. Together, we encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our employees. We strive to provide an inclusive culture by fostering an environment of mutual respect, fairness, and by providing opportunities to contribute and grow.
Position Description
Reporting to the Finish End Frontline Supervisor, this role requires mechanical aptitude, precision, and adherence to safety protocols.
This position is on site based at our Mercer Conway, Inc. facility, located at 1800 Sturgis Rd – Conway, AR 72032.
Responsibilities
- Work independently with minimum supervision.
- Work as a member of a team with other operators.
- Ensure all work is performed in a safe manner.
- Interpret shop drawings and transfer drawing information to product.
- Check and correct information on blueprints.
- Measure, cut, and shape wood using hand and power tools.
- Inspect and repair damaged product.
- Maintain a clean workspace.
- Interface with the Framing Supervisor/Lead to solve problems.
- Interface with the Shift Lead Hand to maximize production flow.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
- Proven experience as a Framing Carpenter.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
- Ability to function effectively with both SAE and Metric measurements.
- Proficiency in using hand and power tools.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Physical stamina and strength to lift and carry heavy materials.
- Sufficient written and verbal communication skills to keep records up to date, and communicate effectively with other operators.
- Our group benefits package, which has no waiting period, includes extended health and dental benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
We look forward to receiving your resume with a cover letter by email to careers.mmt@mercerint.com. Please include your name and the job title you are applying for in the subject line. The competition will remain open until we find the right candidate to join our team. Please note that relocation assistance will not be available.
We thank all applicants for considering a career with us, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information, please visit our website: www.mercerint.com.