Truss Assembler

Carter Lumber • Chesapeake, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Trusses are the structural components that support roofs and floors in residential home buildings. They are created by connecting lumber with metal plates, and in this position, you would be responsible for building these components. To begin each day, you will complete a start-up checklist to make sure all the equipment in your area is ready for building. A computer at your workstation will provide you with all the information you need to build the truss. Based on the design, you and your team will set up a framework on the building table, within which the truss will take shape. Then, you will place each piece of lumber in the appropriate position and join them with metal plates. Once all plates have been put in place, you will use a large roller to flatten the plates and merge them with the lumber. After a quality check to ensure there are no mistakes, you’ll move on to your next truss.

Requirements

• Experience in the use of a variety of tools
• Ability to do repetitious work at a fast pace while standing for long periods of time
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds without assistance
• Proficiency in accurately reading and interpreting tape measures.
• Ability to safely and effectively use a hammer.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in manufacturing
• General carpentry skills
• Prior experience with truss assembly or general construction work

Responsibilities

• Building structural components (trusses) by connecting lumber with metal plates.
• Completing a start-up checklist to ensure equipment readiness.
• Setting up a framework on the building table based on design specifications.
• Placing lumber pieces in the appropriate positions.
• Joining lumber pieces with metal plates.
• Using a large roller to flatten plates and merge them with lumber.
• Performing quality checks to ensure accuracy.
• Moving on to the next truss after completion and quality check.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• Company-match 401(k)
• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Vendor incentives
• Room for growth; we promote from within!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed