Careers

Are you looking to join a positive team, in a diverse, innovative, and constantly growing industry? We have on-call, casual, part-time, and full-time positions available. Whether you are currently retired and looking to pick up some shifts every now and again, or if you are fresh out of high school or anything in between, we want to hear from you!

General Requirements:

• Ability to thrive in a team environment
• Possess a positive and solution-oriented attitude
• Punctuality, loyalty, and reliability
• A Drive to meet all time-related and team-related production goals
• Adherence to company safety procedures
• Thoroughness in recording and maintaining daily logs
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and willing to take initiative
• Ability to make quick decisions utilizing spatial awareness and co-ordination
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Capacity to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Capability to stand for an extended period and lift 50 pounds

EWP Designer:

• Read, interpret and understand blueprints and the building codes relating to residential, commercial or farm projects.
• Ability to examine drawings and blueprints for intent, conformity and error
• Design I-joist, beam and column components ensuring correct loading has been applied according to customer requirements, blueprints, and engineered specifications
• Produce floor takeoffs, layouts, load development and beam designs using Alpine, iStruct and CAD software programs
• Generate quotes quickly, efficiently and accurately for customers
• The skill to deal with a variety of customers courteously and effectively having an exceptional customer service attitude in order to maintain excellent client interaction
• Communication with engineers, architects and contractors regarding project details prior to and during construction
• Maintain positive working relationships with co-workers
• Demonstrated skills working in a team environment
• Proven ability at meeting deadlines
• Attend and participate in all Company sponsored training programs as required
• Willing to learn and contribute in whatever way possible

Qualifications:

• Technical diploma or engineering degree preferred but not necessary
• Extensive work experience in engineered wood products industry
• Strong knowledge of the engineering of wood I-joists and structural composite lumber products
• Comprehensive knowledge of the building and construction process as it relates to single family, multi-family and light commercial wood framed construction
• Understanding of local building codes and construction practices
• Experience in leading, motivating and developing staff members
• Able to protect and reinforce a positive working culture

Truss Plate Assemblers:

• Read and understand truss requirements according to cut sheets
• Prepare and assemble prefabricated roof trusses from pre-cut wood
• Attach metal reinforcement plates over connecting joints and connect parts at joints
• Use of hand tools and power tools
• Perform checks on product output to ensure quality control
• Track project completion at various checkpoints
• Maintain a clean working environment
• Maintain flow of production
• No prior experience necessary / Training will be provided

Sawyers:

• Read and understand truss requirements according to cut sheets
• Determine quantity, size and grade of material required to be cut
• Use of hand tools and power tools
• Responsible for the safe operation of saws to cut lumber
• Perform checks on output to ensure correct, consistent, and quality cuts
• Track inventory to ensure accurate count of pre-cut raw material
• Inspects equipment and performs routine preventative maintenance
• Maintain a clean working environment
• Maintain flow of production
• No prior experience necessary / Training will be provided

Plate Picker:

• Read and understand truss requirements to form plate pick lists
• Hand pick nail plates for truss production
• Ability to be quick to respond to production needs
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ensure Assemblers are stocked with the correct plates required for each project
• Organize boxes of plates into plate room
• Maintain up-to-date plate inventory information
• Work well in a team environment, interacting with all production workers daily
• Maintain a clean working environment
• Maintain flow of production
• No prior experience necessary / Training will be provided

Helpers:

• Work as part of a team to increase productivity and decrease downtime and waste
• Strong willingness to take initiative required- position requires assisting in all jobs on the shop floor
• Ability to handle multiple requests simultaneously
• Aptitude for noticing and filling gaps in production line as needed
• Locates and provides tools, supplies and material for other employees when needed
• Use of hand tools and power tools
• Maintain a clean working environment
• Maintain flow of production
• No prior experience necessary / Training will be provided

Yard Workers:

• Be comfortable working in an outdoor and warehouse setting
• Organize storage of finished product and raw material
• Ensure product/raw material is labelled and correctly stored
• Maintain yard for safety, cleanliness and organization
• Complete daily log of completed work
• Assist the shop as needed
• Assist drivers and forklift operators with loading and unloading products and materials
• Ability to work physically and in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain a clean working environment
• Maintain flow of production
• No prior experience necessary / Training will be provided

Forklift Operator:

• Operate forklift/telehandler in line with Safety Standards
• Load and unload materials/finished products
• Relocate items within the factory and storage areas
• Ensure production floor is stocked with required materials
• Label and sort incoming and outgoing shipments
• Check materials to ensure quality control
• Complete daily inspection of equipment
• Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy
• Maintain a clean working environment
• Maintain flow of production
• Prior forklift experience/obtainment of Forklift Certificate required

Delivery Drivers:

• Ensure loads are properly loaded and secured
• Safe operation of truck and trailer
• Completion of Daily Vehicle Inspections/Log Books
• Work fluidly with Forklift Operators and Yard Workers
• Communicate with dispatch regarding delays or equipment issues
• Review paperwork to ensure accuracy of delivery load and destination
• Ability to comprehend and complete on site paperwork and return to office
• Report any on site issues to the office
• Present yourself with professionalism as an onsite representative of UESC
• Maintain a clean working environment
• Valid AZ Driver’s License and clean driving record required

How to apply:

Attach your CV and email us at info@uesc.ca