Columbia Forest Products

Facilities Construction Technician

Columbia Forest Products  •  Klamath Falls, OR (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform renovation, remodeling, and construction projects throughout manufacturing and administrative facilities.
  • Build, install, repair, paint and modify walls, ceilings, flooring, doors, cabinetry, and partitions.
  • Construct offices, conference rooms, break areas, storage rooms, and production support spaces.
  • Basic plumbing including toilet and sink installation.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, specifications, and construction drawings.
  • Install drywall, insulation, trim, molding, doors, windows, and hardware.
  • Perform demolition work related to renovation projects while adhering to safety requirements.
  • Coordinate renovation activities with production departments to minimize operational disruptions.
  • Operate hand tools, power tools, lifts, and construction equipment safely.
  • Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and applicable building codes.
  • Estimate material requirements and maintain inventory of construction supplies and tools.

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 3–5 years of carpentry experience, preferably in commercial, industrial, or manufacturing renovations.
  • Basic plumbing experience.
  • Ability to read blueprints and construction drawings.
  • Proficiency with hand and power tools.
  • Valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong carpentry and construction skills.
  • Ability to complete renovation projects from planning through completion.
  • Excellent attention to detail and craftsmanship.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Physical Requirements

Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and work from ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms.

Work Environment

This position operates within a manufacturing facility containing active production equipment, forklift traffic, varying temperatures, and construction-related hazards. Required PPE must be worn at all times.

Physical Requirements

Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and work from ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms.

Work Environment

This position operates within a manufacturing facility containing active production equipment, forklift traffic, varying temperatures, and construction-related hazards. Required PPE must be worn at all times.

Columbia Forest Products

About Columbia Forest Products

Founded in 1957, Columbia Forest Products is North America's premier manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products. Columbia's decorative interior veneers and panels are used in cabinetry, fine furniture, architectural millwork and commercial fixtures.

Employee-owned and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, Columbia Forest Products operates plants throughout the United States and Canada, with an operational network that spans the globe.

Columbia's products are sold through a network of wholesale distributors, mass merchandisers and original equipment manufacturers from three distinct business units: plywood, veneer and imports.

At the end of 2006 Columbia has converted all of its standard hardwood plywood production to produce formaldehyde-free panels called PureBond®.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Greensboro, North Carolina
Year Founded
1957
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