1st Shift Truss Production
About The Position
The Truss Builder’s primary responsibility is to build trusses according to cutting bill specifications. The role requires understanding and promoting the Company Mission Statement and Statement of Values while following the Company Code of Conduct. The position is primarily based in the plant, where temperatures may range from the teens to the 90s. Heavy lifting up to 75 pounds is required regularly, along with standing for eight hours at a time and continual bending and lifting. This job description is not all-inclusive, and duties may be assigned or changed as workloads, sales volumes, or circumstances require.
Requirements
- Ability to read and write.
- Ability to read a ruler.
- High school diploma preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Woodworking or construction experience.
Responsibilities
- Move specified pre-cut parts to the work area and place them in the jig by hand.
- Pull plates and lay them out according to the cutting bill.
- Follow the Truss Setup/Team Leader’s instructions.
- Hammer and press plates over web and chord joints.
- Coordinate material substitutions with the Production Manager.
- Ensure finished trusses meet quality specifications, including straight chords, proper lateral bracing and bearing location tags, and gaps at joints no greater than 1/8 inch.
- Attach pink bracing instructions under the peak plate, one per stack.
- Send trusses through the finish press.
- Comply with Company safety policies and procedures.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area.
- Ensure safety equipment is functioning properly before operating production equipment.
- Promptly report unsafe actions and equipment to the supervisor.
- Work as a team player and develop positive working relationships with Company employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
