Entry-Level Truss Production Associate

84 Lumber; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

On-the-job training and career growth

Job summary

84 Lumber is seeking motivated Truss Builders/Production Associates to join our Bakersfield team. The full-time position is entry-level and involves assembling building material components and wood trusses used in residential and commercial construction.

Starting pay is $18 per hour with a $1.50 shift differential for the second shift, which begins at 4:00 PM. Qualified candidates read blueprints, use hand/power tools, and lift up to 50 lbs; on-the-job training is provided.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in construction, carpentry, or truss manufacturing is preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Ability to lift heavy materials (up to 50 lbs) and stand for extended periods.
• Willingness to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inserting or positioning materials, clamping, splicing, fitting parts by hand and with power tools, and verifying dimensions of cut material by following supervisor's instructions, blueprint specifications, and the cut sheet layout.
• Using a hammer to place metal reinforcement plates over connecting joints.
• Quality control of assembled items, proposing process improvements when applicable to increase efficiency.
• Following prioritized production list assigned by Assembler Lead and using assigned press stations to place and press plates on appropriate lumber.
• Fulfilling daily machine and area cleanup procedures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Measuring tools

Attention to detail

Heavy lifting (50 lbs)

Physical stamina

Teamwork & communication

HS diploma or GED

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

84 Lumber is seeking motivated Truss Builders/Production Associates to join our Bakersfield team. The full-time position is entry-level and involves assembling building material components and wood trusses used in residential and commercial construction.

Starting pay is $18 per hour with a $1.50 shift differential for the second shift, which begins at 4:00 PM. Qualified candidates read blueprints, use hand/power tools, and lift up to 50 lbs; on-the-job training is provided.