Assembler

Mead Lumber; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs

Job summary

Mead Lumber in Rapid City is seeking an Assembler responsible for safely and efficiently assembling trusses from wooden and metal components. The ideal candidate will possess mechanical skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

This role offers competitive pay and benefits, focusing on employee ownership and professional development. Join a dedicated team in a fulfilling work environment!

Qualifications

• Lift heavy objects up to 75 lbs and perform strenuous physical labor.
• Use hammer and nail guns frequently during the shift.
• Read a tape measure quickly and accurately.
• Have a proven track record in carpentry or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Assemble wood and metal components into trusses according to specifications.
• Review engineering layout and verify materials.
• Maintain a clean job site and secure the area.
• Achieve productivity goals as determined by management.

Skills

Physical endurance

Mechanical skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nail gun

Hammer

Tape measure

Forklift

Press machine

Saws

Job description

Company Overview

Black Hills Truss, a Mead Lumber Company, is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee‑owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team‑oriented setting.

Why Join Us?

• Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee‑owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

Job Summary

The Assembler is primarily responsible for safely, accurately, and efficiently assembling wood and metal components into roof truss, floor truss, and/or wall panel finished products in accordance with design measurements and specifications.

Pay for this Role

$21.00 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Review engineering layout and cut sheets to verify the correct wood materials, lengths, grade, and size.
• Correctly set up the jig with team members for each specific truss in pre‑production.
• Apply the correct plate sizes during assembly per computer‑aided design (CAD) software.
• Check quality of product and verify critical specifications such as heel height, seat cuts, depths, spans, and squareness of the truss.
• Assemble the truss with the assigned team.
• Plan and pace work to equal the lead assembler.
• Achieve daily, weekly, project and team‑related productivity goals as determined by Production Management.
• Ensure all components comply with required standards from the Truss Plate Institute (TPI) and other relevant regulatory agencies.
• Stack and bundle all trusses:
  • Verify all orders are correctly marked.
  • Move finished products to the yard and assemble bundling blocks.
• Maintain a clean job site:
  • Collect all tools and equipment.
  • Secure job site to eliminate potential hazards.
  • Restock connector plates as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications

• Lift heavy objects up to 75 lbs or more, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Bend, push, pull, twist, and squat frequently.
• Use hammer and nail guns frequently during the shift, climb and descend from elevated tables frequently.
• Correctly read a tape measure to the sixteenth of an inch quickly and with no errors.
• Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in construction work including nail gun, hammer, forklift, press machine, tape measure and saws.
• High School diploma or any combination of education or experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work. Previous experience working in a truss or panel plant is preferred.
• Ability to effectively operate in a team environment.
• Solid work history with a proven track record of successes in carpentry or manufacturing.
• Ability to effectively follow verbal and written instructions. Be coachable by team members and leadership.
• Supply basic hand tools: measuring tape (25 ft. or more) and a framing hammer (20 oz. or larger).
• Operate with a team in a fast‑paced and loud environment.

Additional Benefits

• Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
• Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.