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ABOUT THE ROLE

The Mold Parts Builder assists Mold Builders in assembling custom-designed production forms used in precast manufacturing. This role involves working from blueprints to construct wooden forms and blockouts with close attention to detail and tight tolerances. The position supports production efficiency by ensuring forms are accurately built, safe, and ready for use.

SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY. Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

At Wells, youre part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether youre in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

WHAT WE OFFER
Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.

• Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.
• Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements

WHAT YOULL DO

• Stage and glue/nail stock materials
• Load and unload raw materials, parts and components from CNC machine
• Assist Mold Builders with constructing wooden forms and blockouts
• Read and interpret production drawings and blueprints
• Build components to close tolerance specifications
• Use hand and power tools to complete fabrication tasks
• Support accurate measurement and layout of form components
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Follow all safety policies and production procedures
• Assist with general shop duties as needed
• Help ensure tools and materials are properly handled and maintained
• Complete additional tasks as assigned to support production

WHO WERE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, detail-oriented worker who enjoys building and working with tools in a production environment. They are reliable, eager to learn, and able to follow instructions while maintaining accuracy and quality. This individual works well in a team setting, adapts to fast-paced workflows, and takes pride in producing precise, high-quality work.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred (not required)
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately to 1/16 of an inch
• Basic understanding of measurements and construction principles
• Experience using hand and power tools (e.g., nail guns, saws, sanders)
• Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Commitment to safety and housekeeping standards

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 75 lbs occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm use
• Capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hours
• Comfortable working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts frequently
• Ability to work safely in a production or field environment with moderate to high exposure to safety risks and hazards
• Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather, and outdoors (Depending on location)
• Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required by the task, department, or work area.

This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job-related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors.

Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.