Assembler

Elk Mountain Lumber; Conroe, New Caney (TX, TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk Mountain Lumber seeks a production associate to assemble wood roof trusses, wall panels, or floor trusses on an assembly line. The role involves aligning lumber, plates, and hardware, and following truss paperwork.

You'll learn and apply lean practices, gain CPR/AED and forklift certifications, and contribute to a team manufacturing environment. Applicants must lift up to 50 pounds and work safely in an OSHA-guided setting.

Qualifications

• Lean experience is a plus.
• College education not required.
• Basic math and measurement skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Assembles trusses or wall panels by positioning lumber and plates on the line, aligned with the truss paperwork.
• Sets press machine pins as directed by Production Manager.
• Hammers plates into lumber on the bottom of the truss.
• Releases assembled truss from hardware onto racks or stacks on the ground.
• Maintains a clean work area and sweeps at shift end.
• Reports unsafe conditions to Management.
• Complies with OSHA, conduct, and safety guidelines.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by Floor Supervisor or Management.

Skills

Lean practices

Teamwork

Communication

Basic math

Physical strength

Education

No college required

Job description

Job Location

Future Frame Conroe - Conroe, TX 77301

Job Purpose

Assembles wood Roof Trusses, Wall Panels, or Floor trusses by performing one or more repetitive jobs on an assembly line or sub‑assembly line to produce and assemble trusses/wall panels. This requires such processes as insertion of materials, clamping, fitting parts, and use of some hand tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembles trusses or wall panels by positioning lumber and plates on the line, aligned within the hardware, and as seen on the truss paperwork.
• Sets press machine pins as directed by Production Manager.
• Hammers plates into lumber on the bottom of the truss.
• Releases assembled truss from hardware onto racks or stacks on the ground.
• Maintains working area free of miscellaneous equipment and debris. Sweeps work area at the end of the shift.
• Reports unsafe working conditions and practices to the Production Management team.
• Complies with all OSHA, employee conduct, and safety guidelines.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by Floor Supervisor or Management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of associates and managers.
• Ability to learn and apply Lean Practices, gain CPR/AED certification, as well as forklift certification.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform assembly tasks as required and successfully work in a team environment.
• Basic math and measurement skills needed.

Education

• Lean Experience a Plus
• College education Not Required

Experience

Prior experience preferred, but not required.

Work Environment

Manufacturing environment.