Truss Builder

About the role

The Truss Builder’s main responsibility is using hammer and nail plates to manufacture roof and floor trusses. Truss Builders are responsible for the quality and accuracy of the trusses they assemble and work closely with the Sawyer and the Truss Stacker to ensure quality product is being used and trusses are free of defects before they leave the yard to be delivered to customers.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials for damage prior to use (cracks in the boards, too much wane, mold, sun damage, etc.)
• Absorb materials from saws to building stations, placing them in a specified position to increase efficiency while fabricating trusses
• Use pull sheets to grab the correct amount of nail plates needed for the current batch of trusses being built
• Fabricate trusses by placing lumber onto the fabrication table and assembling them together using nail plates and a hammer
• Ensure the quality of trusses by following standard procedures (all products are manufactured with tight joints, no material defects, and plates positioned properly)
• Work at a good steady pace with a sense of urgency
• Quality of work is accurate
• Attire and hygiene are maintained
• Minimal product damage and rebuilds are achieved
• Assists in completing the day's workload before leaving
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Must be able to use a framing hammer, electric saw, pneumatic nail gun, and any other equipment necessary for the job
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Must have reliable transportation
• Shoes that are puncture resistant, slip resistant, and made of leather or composite material required

Benefits

• Earn 2 weeks of vacation per year on day 1, and gains an additional day every year worked up to 4 weeks off
• Employee paid sick days
• 7 holidays
• Standard medical plan with a very low $1,000 deductible
• Dental, Vision, EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Massage, Chiropractic and Acupuncture coverage
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Childcare pretax spending programs
• Footwear subsidy after 90 days of employment
• Up to 50% match on the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) after 1 year of employment and fully vested at the end of your 3rd year
• In addition to the 401(k) match, there is a 3% profit share contribution to the 401(k), with Board approval
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500/year)
• $1,000 referral bonus

Schedule

This position works in a warehouse in all weather conditions. The working days are Monday-Friday, plus Saturdays as needed. Hours and schedule may change based on workload and season. Physical Requirements: Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time, bend and kneel repetitively, lift/push/pull up to 100 pounds and carry objects 50 feet, work outdoors in all weather conditions, utilize all appropriate safety equipment, and be active for 8-10 hours a day i.e. throwing lumber, getting on and off the table, and swinging a hammer etc.