Lead Truss Assembler — Build & Guide a Small Crew

US LBM; Dyersville (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumber Specialties, a division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, is hiring in Dyersville, IA for a working lead in truss assembly. You will guide a small team, lay out materials, and assemble components to meet production targets and quality standards.

The role requires 4–6 years of industry experience and a High School Diploma or equivalent, with a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and customer service. Starting pay is $28.50 per hour with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required.
• 4–6 years of industry experience / truss assembly required.
• Ability to read a tape measure and read shop drawings.
• Teamwork and customer relationships valued.
• Willingness to learn to operate routers, saws, presses and staple guns.

Responsibilities

• Lay out truss supplies and materials on carts or floor and stock plates for component set-up.
• Assemble components under the direction of the line leaders.
• Load and band finished materials on carts/pallets inside and/or outside.
• Receive incoming products, commodities, and materials.
• Read shop drawings to identify plate sizes, plate gauges, girder truss nailing and bolt patterns.
• Read shop drawings to understand stacking order when required.
• Monitor production workflow process assisting other areas as needed.
• Operate all equipment necessary to the assembly process.
• Adhere to established safety rules and procedures; maintain a safe environment.
• Assist in maintaining an organized work environment which may include cleaning bays.
• Provide excellent customer service and participate in a positive work environment.
• Monitor inventory as required by location management.
• Serve in a working lead role overseeing fewer than 10 associates and coordinate daily work.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Team leadership

Reading shop drawings

Quality focus

Customer relationships

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Routers

Saws

Presses

Staple guns

Crane

Job description

Lumber Specialties, a division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, is hiring in Dyersville, IA for a working lead in truss assembly. You will guide a small team, lay out materials, and assemble components to meet production targets and quality standards.

The role requires 4–6 years of industry experience and a High School Diploma or equivalent, with a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and customer service. Starting pay is $28.50 per hour with opportunities for growth.