Truss Assembler

• Position Purpose

The Truss Assembler is a key component of our manufacturing team, responsible for constructing high-quality wood structural trusses (roof and floor components) according to exact engineering specifications and production schedules. This role involves operating assembly equipment, positioning lumber and metal connector plates, and executing precise fabrication to support residential and commercial building construction projects while strictly adhering to plant safety standards.

• Specific Duties & Responsibilities
• Blueprint & Template Interpretation: Review and interpret production drawings, truss design sheets, and cut sheets to accurately assemble custom roof and floor trusses.
• Component Setup & Alignment: Position pre-cut lumber components onto assembly tables or jigging systems according to specified dimensions and angles.
• Connector Plate Placement: Place metal connector plates (gang-nail plates) at structural joints and secure them temporarily using hammers or pneumatic tools.
• Equipment Operation: Operate gantry presses and roller presses to firmly embed connector plates into timber assemblies.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect finished trusses for dimensional accuracy, joint tightness, plate embedding, and lumber quality before releasing items for stacking.
• Material Stacking & Banding: Assist in offloading completed trusses from assembly lines onto staging rollers, bundling/banding trusses securely for transport.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine daily maintenance and cleanup on tools, press tables, and machinery; report equipment defects immediately to management.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain a clean, organized work area (5S standard) and actively follow all OSHA and internal safety rules, including wearing mandatory PPE.
• Physical Requirements
• Heavy Lifting: Ability to regularly lift, push, pull, and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs unassisted, and up to 75+ lbs with assistance.
• Strenuous Activity: Ability to perform continuous physical labor for 8–10 hours per day, including standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, reaching overhead, and kneeling.
• Manual Dexterity: High degree of hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate power tools, hardware, small connector plates, and heavy lumber.
• Environmental Conditions: Comfort working in a fast-paced, noisy manufacturing environment subject to variable ambient indoor/outdoor temperatures, wood dust, and machinery noise.
• Visual & Auditory Acuity: Sufficient vision to read detailed blueprints, tape measures, and safety signs, alongside auditory ability to hear plant warning signals.
• General Information
• Work Schedule: Standard full-time schedule (40 hours/week) with mandatory overtime, early morning shifts, or Saturday shifts required during peak construction seasons.
• Workplace Environment: Industrial plant environment. Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes safety glasses, ear protection, and high-visibility shirts.
• Benefits Package: Includes comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401(k) program, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays.
• Career Advancement: Opportunities for cross-training, promotion into Lead Assembler, Quality Control Inspector, Saw Operator, or Plant Supervisor roles.
• Job Qualifications & Education
• Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent trade school certification strongly preferred. Relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Work Experience: 6–12 months of experience in residential/commercial framing, carpentry, wood manufacturing, or general construction preferred (entry-level candidates willing to train are encouraged to apply).
• Measurement Competency: Proven ability to read standard tape measures down to 1/16th of an inch accurately; basic math skills required for measuring and counting.
• Prerequisites: Must be at least 18 years of age and pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Key Skills & Competencies
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with pneumatic nail guns, hammers, hydraulic presses, radial arm saws, and handheld power tools.
• Blueprint Literacy: Basic understanding of construction schematics, truss layouts, and dimensional diagrams.
• Teamwork & Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate smoothly with jig setters, sawyers, crane operators, and plant supervisors.
• Detail-Oriented Focus: High attention to detail to ensure structural integrity and correct plate positioning for safe building construction.
• Work Ethic & Reliability: Punctual, self-motivated, adaptable, and dedicated to maintaining a safe work culture.