Truss Assembler

Agcor Steel Llc; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Agcor Steel Llc is seeking a Truss Assembler to construct precut wooden trusses per customer orders from 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The role requires strong attention to safety and quality, the ability to read blueprints, measure accurately, and work well in a team on a fast-paced manufacturing floor.

You will maintain equipment, perform basic preventative tasks, and support ongoing department and plant goals. Prior manufacturing or field experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Properly utilize PPE and maintain safety
• Read and write clear instructions and blueprints
• Measure with tape measure and assemble to spec
• Maintain dependable attendance and follow multi-step instructions
• Work indoors without air conditioning and collaborate with team
• Contribute to safe, accurate, on-time production

Responsibilities

• Assemble precut wooden trusses per orders and specifications
• Operate assembly equipment safely and efficiently
• Conduct quality checks and adjust as needed
• Maintain clean and organized workstation
• Perform routine maintenance on machinery and report issues
• Support meeting department and plant goals such as safety and quality
• Cross-train on other department functions
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PPE usage

Reading/Writing

Communication

Tape measure

Blueprint reading

Attendance

Instruction following

Indoor work (no AC)

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview:

Reporting to the Truss Supervisor, the Truss Assembler is responsible for assembling precut wooden trusses according to specifications in a safe and efficient manner to meet internal and external customer needs. Shift is Monday - Friday 6:30 AM until 3:30 PM

Essential Functions:

• Promote and drive safety-first culture, ensuring the safety of employees, contractors, and visitors
• Know and follow safety and emergency procedures as needed
• Operate assembly equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner to assemble wooden trusses as per customer orders, while adhering to quality specifications
• Routinely perform quality checks and make adjustments as needed to provide customer with accurate and damage-free product
• Complete all daily orders
• Maintain clean work area and workstation prep throughout shift
• Complete housekeeping and workstation prep tasks prior to end of shift
• Routinely perform preventative maintenance on machinery as per training
• Troubleshoot and/or notify immediate supervisor of machine breakdowns or issues
• Maintain and/or update department visual tracking metrics boards
• Cross-train on other functions in the department
• Provide support in meeting and/or exceeding department and plant goals such as safety, quality, scrap prevention and operational excellence
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

Ability to

• Properly utilize and maintain all personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Read and write
• Effectively communicate with others
• Read a tape measure, use a mallet and/or pneumatic staple gun and read blueprints
• Maintain a dependable attendance record
• Receive instruction and follow direction, including technical and multi-step instructions
• Work indoors without air conditioning
• Work independently as well as in a team
• Work safely, remain calm and make decisions in a fast-paced environment

Ability and willingness to

• Contribute innovative solutions to work-related challenges
• Learn, align with and support company goals, values and mission statement
• Lead from any role within the organization and contribute in developing fellow team members

Preferred attributes

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous field-related and/or manufacturing experience

Physical Requirements:

• Standing for long periods of time
• Routine lifting up to 50 lbs (occasional lifting up to 60 lbs)
• Frequent to occasional lifting, stooping, squatting, kneeling, reaching, bending, twisting, pushing and pulling