Precision Truss Assembler

Yoder's Building Components; Oakdale (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Yoder's Building Components in United States seeks a Truss Assembler to build roof and floor trusses to exact specs. You will interpret blueprints, position lumber, and secure plates using hammers and pneumatic tools in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This full-time role requires manual dexterity, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and adherence to 5S and OSHA safety standards. Overtime and Saturday shifts may be necessary during peak seasons, with comprehensive health and retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent trade school certification strongly preferred. Relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Work Experience: 6–12 months of experience in residential/commercial framing, carpentry, wood manufacturing, or general construction preferred (entry-level candidates willing to train are encouraged to apply).
• Measurement Competency: Read standard tape measures down to 1/16th of an inch accurately; basic math skills required for measuring and counting.
• Prerequisites: Must be at least 18 years of age and pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret production drawings, truss design sheets, and cut sheets to accurately assemble custom roof and floor trusses.
• Position pre-cut lumber components onto assembly tables or jigging systems according to specified dimensions and angles.
• Place metal connector plates at structural joints and secure them temporarily using hammers or pneumatic tools.
• Operate gantry presses and roller presses to embed connector plates into timber assemblies.
• Inspect finished trusses for dimensional accuracy, joint tightness, plate embedding, and lumber quality before stacking.

Skills

Blueprint literacy

Teamwork & communication

Attention to detail

Punctuality & reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pneumatic nail guns

Hammer

Hydraulic presses

Radial arm saws

Power tools

Job description

Yoder's Building Components in United States seeks a Truss Assembler to build roof and floor trusses to exact specs. You will interpret blueprints, position lumber, and secure plates using hammers and pneumatic tools in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This full-time role requires manual dexterity, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and adherence to 5S and OSHA safety standards. Overtime and Saturday shifts may be necessary during peak seasons, with comprehensive health and retirement benefits