Shaddox also recommended taking classes that teach computer-aided drafting, or CAD, which is used to create engineering designs.“ If you understand how CAD works, you’ ll have an advantage,” he said.
Potential employees should also take computer classes that teach advanced Excel skills.“ Working in construction doesn’ t mean you don’ t work with your mind,” Rucker said.“ We need creative thinkers and planners who can see the big picture.”
“ Some people go to college for four years, create a lot of debt, and end up with a job that doesn’ t pay as much as our employees earn,” said Hex Bisbee, Chief Financial Officer.
“ You can make a good living building something,” Barrows added.
No matter what their position is in the company, successful Multi-Craft employees have one quality in common: pride in their work. The company is committed to providing superior quality services.“ Being part of the Multi-Craft team gives you an opportunity to see something grow from nothing into a finished project,” Shaddox said.
“ You can work on projects you can be proud of and that will be around for years to come,” Rucker added.
Multi-Craft is always looking to hire people who are passionate about what they do and often adds three to four new employees each week. The company has a total of 636 employees, adding 150 of those workers in the last year alone. MCC has doubled its employees over the past five years.
“ That tremendous growth demonstrates how the construction industry is thriving,” Shaddox said.“ We’ ll continue to expand as Northwest Arkansas grows,” he added.
Managers look for applicants who want to stay with the company.“ We don’ t have a lot of turnover,” Rucker said.“ Multi-Craft gives employees the opportunity to build a stable, long-term career.”
In addition to training and education opportunities, Multi-Craft offers benefits including a 401( k) retirement savings plan, paid vacation, holiday pay, and health, dental, vision and life insurance.
The company believes in taking care of our community and employees.“ It goes back to one of Multi-Craft’ s core values of living by the Golden Rule,” Barrows said.“ We treat others the way we want to be treated.”
If you are interested in learning more about Multi-Craft Contractors, visit the website at www. multi-craft. net.
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