Truss Assembler

Yoder's Building Components • Townville, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Truss Assembler constructs wood roof and floor trusses to engineering specifications and production schedules. The role involves interpreting production drawings and cut sheets, positioning lumber and connector plates, operating assembly presses, inspecting finished trusses, and preparing completed products for transport. The assembler also performs routine equipment maintenance and follows plant safety standards.

Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted and 75 pounds or more with assistance.
• Ability to perform physical labor for 8–10 hours per day, including standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, overhead reaching, and kneeling.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle power tools, hardware, connector plates, and lumber.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, noisy manufacturing environment with variable indoor and outdoor temperatures, wood dust, and machinery noise.
• Sufficient vision to read detailed blueprints, tape measures, and safety signs, and sufficient hearing to detect plant warning signals.
• Ability to read tape measures accurately to 1/16th of an inch and perform basic measuring and counting.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Familiarity with pneumatic nail guns, hammers, hydraulic presses, radial arm saws, and handheld power tools.
• Basic understanding of construction schematics, truss layouts, and dimensional diagrams.
• Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate with jig setters, sawyers, crane operators, and plant supervisors.
• Attention to detail, punctuality, self-motivation, adaptability, and reliability.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent trade school certification.
• Six to twelve months of experience in residential or commercial framing, carpentry, wood manufacturing, or general construction.
• Relevant work experience in lieu of formal education.
• Entry-level candidates willing to train are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret production drawings, truss design sheets, and cut sheets to assemble custom roof and floor trusses.
• Position pre-cut lumber components on assembly tables or jigging systems according to specified dimensions and angles.
• Place metal connector plates at structural joints and temporarily secure them using hammers or pneumatic tools.
• Operate gantry presses and roller presses to embed connector plates into timber assemblies.
• Inspect completed trusses for dimensional accuracy, joint tightness, plate embedding, and lumber quality.
• Offload completed trusses onto staging rollers and bundle or band them securely for transport.
• Perform daily maintenance and cleanup on tools, press tables, and machinery, and promptly report equipment defects.
• Maintain an organized work area and follow OSHA and internal safety rules, including wearing required PPE.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) program
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Opportunities for cross-training and advancement into Lead Assembler, Quality Control Inspector, Saw Operator, or Plant Supervisor roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED