First Shift Truss Builder - Hands-On Plant Work

Harbin Lumber Company Inc; Lavonia (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbin Lumber Company Inc in Lavonia, GA is hiring a Truss Builder to assemble trusses to cutting bill specifications. No experience required, though wood working or construction exposure is helpful.

The role includes producing parts, moving pre-cut components, and laying out per cutting bill under the Team Leader's guidance. You will work in a plant setting with temperature extremes, lifting up to 75 pounds, standing eight hours, and following all safety policies.

Qualifications

• The ability to read and write and to read a ruler is required.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Woodworking or construction experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Production: build trusses to cutting bill specifications.
• Move specified pre-cut parts to work area and place parts in jig by hand.
• Pull plates and layout per cutting bill.
• Follow Truss Setup/Team Leader instructions.
• Hammer and press plates over web and chord joints.
• Coordinate material substitutions with Production Manager.
• Ensure finished trusses meet quality specs (straight chords, proper bracing, bearing location).
• Attach pink bracing instructions under peak plate (one per stack).
• Send truss through finish press.
• Follow safety policies and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Reading and writing

Ruler reading

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Harbin Lumber Company Inc in Lavonia, GA is hiring a Truss Builder to assemble trusses to cutting bill specifications. No experience required, though wood working or construction exposure is helpful.

The role includes producing parts, moving pre-cut components, and laying out per cutting bill under the Team Leader's guidance. You will work in a plant setting with temperature extremes, lifting up to 75 pounds, standing eight hours, and following all safety policies.