Truss Assembler

AGCOR STEEL; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

AGCOR STEEL is seeking a Truss Assembler in Cullman, AL, responsible for assembling precut wooden trusses per specifications in a safe, efficient manner. Shift is Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM, with duties that include quality checks, routine maintenance, and adherence to safety protocols.

You will operate assembly equipment, read blueprints, and collaborate with team members to meet production goals while maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write.
• Read a tape measure and read blueprints.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE.
• Read and follow instructions, including multi-step tasks.
• Work indoors without air conditioning.
• Dependable attendance and teamwork.
• Work safely in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to cross-train and support goals.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety-first culture and protect employees and visitors.
• Operate assembly equipment to assemble wooden trusses per orders and specs.
• Perform quality checks and adjust as needed for accurate, damage-free products.
• Complete all daily orders and keep the workstation clean and organized.
• Routinely perform preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Troubleshoot and notify supervisor of any machine issues.
• Maintain and update department visual tracking metrics boards.
• Cross-train on other functions in the department.
• Support plant goals for safety, quality, scrap prevention and efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PPE

Read and write

Communication

Tape measure

Mallet

Pneumatic staple gun

Blueprints

Attendance

Follow instructions

Indoor work (no A/C)

Teamwork

Safety-first mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Mallet

Pneumatic staple gun

Blueprints

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

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