Production Associate - Truss Builder

TieTalent; Bloomsburg (Columbia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Bloomsburg is seeking an entry-level truss builder to construct wooden trusses for residential and commercial use. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, using hand and power tools, and maintaining quality control. The role offers full-time hours, benefits after 60 days, and starts at $17.50 per hour with monthly incentives.

Benefits

Full benefits after 60 consecutive days of employment

Monthly incentives

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints and basic instructions.
• Can lift up to 80 pounds and work in fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work 10-12 hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assemble roof and floor trusses using pre-cut lumber.
• Read and interpret blueprints and operate power tools.
• Ensure quality control standards are met.

Skills

Quality Control

Process Improvement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Overview:

An entry-level truss builder is responsible for assembling wood trusses used in residential and commercial construction. This role involves reading blueprints, measuring and cutting materials, and using hand and power tools to construct trusses according to specifications.

Key Responsibilities

Assemble roof and floor trusses using pre-cut lumber and metal connector plates

Read and interpret blueprints or work orders

Operate saws, nail guns, and other hand/power tools safely

Ensure trusses meet quality control standards

Work in a fast-paced production environment to meet daily quotas

Maintain a clean and organized work area

Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE

Schedule: Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm - Eventual Saturdays during peak season.

Pay: $17.50/hr + monthly incentives

Full benefits after 60 consecutive days of employment

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.

Qualifications

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others one-on-one

Ability to read and understand simple diagrams, blueprints, and a tape measure

Ability to work 10-12 hours shifts and lift up to 80 pounds

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

84 Lumber Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. 84 Lumber Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact [e-mail].

Nice-to-have skills

• Quality Control
• Process Improvement
• Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
  
  

Work experience

• General Project Management
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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