Production Worker, Star Truss

Qualico; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP/DPSP matching

Employee home purchase program

Job summary

Star Truss is seeking Production Workers for full-time, on-site roles in Winnipeg. Wage starts at $18.15/hour with a $1.00/hour afternoon shift premium, training during daytime hours for two weeks before working the afternoon shift.

Typical duties include setup, assembly per shop drawings, quality checks, and clean-up, with PPE provided. Prior truss experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Must be physically able to stand for long periods.
• No formal training required, prior truss experience preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up truss jig and moving materials to production table.
• Assemble each truss according to engineering drawings and ensure correct connector plates.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping; assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Physical stamina

Job description

At Star Truss, we offer an exciting place to build your career.
Location:1700 Molson St, Winnipeg

Shifts: Monday-Friday

• Afternoon Shift: 3:30 pm – 12:00 am

Training for afternoon shift is during the day shift for a 2-week period to start, so daytime availability (7 am to 3:30 pm) is required for training only.

Starting wage:

$18.15/hour. There is a $1.00/hour shift premium for the afternoon shift.

We offer you:

• competitive compensation
• company matching RRSP/DPSP program
• employee home purchase program

Requirements

• Previous truss manufacturing experience is preferred, but not necessary.
• No formal training is required.
• Must be physically able to:
  • Climb up and down from an approximately 3 foot high work area several times per hour.
  • Stand for up to 2 ½ hours at a time without rest.
  • Lift wood trusses and components up to 16 feet long and weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Must be able to use and read a tape measure.
• CSA approved safety shoes/boots, to be purchased by the employee before commencing work.

Job Overview

Production Workers work within the guidelines set by management, working closely with the Lead Hand/Table Captain and Production Manager.

• The production workflow is as follows:Assisting in setting up the truss jig, moving materials to the production table; assembling each truss as per the engineering shop drawings; ensuring that the connector plates are placed correctly on both sides of the truss; that all material is of good quality, the correct size & grade, and cut to the correct specifications; and that each truss is labeled correctly.
• Observe and comply with all safety rules.
• Clean up work areas at the end of each shift.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by management.
• Tools required to perform daily duties: hard hat, safety vest, gloves and other PPE will be supplied by Star Truss.

Working Conditions

Work is full time, on site, for both day and/or afternoon Shifts. Work has exposure to noise from equipment/machinery and other occupational hazards, as well as dealing with inclement weather and dust.

About Us

Star Truss, a division of Star Building Materials, is one of Manitoba’s largest prefab truss plants. With an extremely experienced design staff, state-of-the-art design software and the latest in manufacturing equipment, we can successfully complete the most difficult projects.

Star Truss manufactures and supplies prefab floor and roof trusses to builders throughout Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. We also supply a full range of engineered wood products such as wood I-joists, LVL beams and LVL wall framing. Every product we supply is designed to meet or exceed code standards and our quality control program ensures the final product does as well.

Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Candidates being considered will be contacted. We thank you for your interest.