Truss Assembler

Carter Lumber; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision plans

Short and Long-Term Disability

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) match

Vacation time and paid holidays

Room for growth

Job summary

Carter Lumber is seeking a dedicated individual for the assembly of trusses in Chesapeake, Virginia. This hands-on role involves following a start-up checklist, manipulating lumber pieces with metal plates, and conducting quality control checks. Candidates must be able to work efficiently within a team, lift heavy materials, and have prior experience in a manufacturing setting.

Benefits include health plans, life insurance, a 401(k) match, and opportunities for advancement. Military applicants are especially encouraged to apply!

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing is preferred.
• Ability to do repetitious work at a fast pace while standing for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Build trusses that support roofs and floors.
• Complete start-up checklist each day.
• Setup framework on the building table for trusses.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Tool proficiency

Repetitious work capability

Teamwork ability

General carpentry skills

Ability to lift 100 pounds

Truss assembly experience

Reading tape measures

Safe hammer use

Job description

Job Description

Trusses are the structural components that support roofs and floors in residential home buildings. They are created by connecting lumber with metal plates, and in this position, you would be responsible for building these components. To begin each day, you will complete a start-up checklist to ensure all equipment is ready. A computer at your workstation will provide all the information you need. Based on the design, you and your team will set up a framework on the building table, within which the truss will take shape. Then you will place each piece of lumber in the correct position and join them with metal plates. Once all plates have been put in place, you will use a large roller to flatten the plates and merge them with the lumber. After a quality check to ensure there are no mistakes, you’ll move on to your next truss.

Requirements

• Experience in manufacturing is preferred
• Experience in the use of a variety of tools
• Ability to do repetitious work at a fast pace while standing for long periods of time
• Ability to work in a team environment
• General carpentry skills are desired
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds without assistance
• Prior experience with truss assembly or general construction work is preferred.
• Proficiency in accurately reading and interpreting tape measures.
• Ability to safely and effectively use a hammer.

Benefits (full-time employees)

• Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• Company-match 401(k)
• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Vendor incentives
• Room for growth; we promote from within!
• Military encouraged to apply!