Truss Assembler Lead
About The Position
The Truss Assembler Lead is a hands-on leadership role in a manufacturing environment, responsible for supporting and coordinating an assembly team that produces building components. The role combines production work with team development to help ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The lead helps assign work, monitor production, coach team members, and identify process improvements while participating directly in assembly operations. Assembly work includes positioning, aligning, fastening, and securing components to specifications using hand tools, power tools, machinery, and production equipment. The role also involves inspecting materials and finished products, moving between workstations as production needs change, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. The position involves exposure to machinery, dust, vibration, temperature changes, and outdoor weather, along with frequent physical activity and lifting.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of component assembly experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous experience in manufacturing, construction, carpentry, or related production environments.
- Ability to read and follow production instructions and specifications.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety and product quality.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple priorities.
- Clear and effective communication with team members and leadership.
- Ability to provide constructive guidance and coaching and build strong working relationships.
- Ability to maintain accuracy while meeting production goals and follow procedures and company policies.
- Dependability, accountability, and adaptability to changing priorities, schedules, and customer demands.
- Ability to maintain regular attendance and safely perform duties in a fast-paced production setting.
- Frequent standing, walking, reaching, lifting, and repetitive hand movements; regular lifting of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds.
- Use required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and other location-specific safety gear.
- Candidates must complete pre-employment drug testing, including marijuana testing.
Nice To Haves
- Experience training or mentoring team members.
- Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, hand tools, and assembly processes.
- Experience in the building materials, truss, panel, door, or window manufacturing industry.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily workflow and assign tasks to assembly team members to meet production goals and project deadlines.
- Lead by example and actively participate in assembly operations.
- Monitor production progress, efficiency, and output to ensure quality and productivity standards are met.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased operational efficiency.
- Promote a team-oriented work environment focused on safety, accountability, and success.
- Assemble building components and products according to specifications and quality standards.
- Position, align, fasten, and secure components using hand tools, power tools, and production equipment.
- Operate machinery and equipment used in assembly and fastening processes.
- Inspect materials and finished products and remove defective components when necessary.
- Rotate between workstations based on production needs and changing workloads.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid time off, including paid sick time
- Eight paid holidays per year for salaried and hourly team members
- Eligibility to earn an additional incentive, subject to the applicable location plan's terms and conditions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
