Truss Assembler

Oregon-Trus; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid Sick Leave

401 K Plan

Job summary

Oregon-Trus in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking a production assembler to oversee the operation of tables and various assembly devices for wood-based components.

As part of the role, you will assemble precut wooden parts, read blueprints, and use a hammer or pneumatic staple gun to secure joints while verifying dimensions and maintaining safety in a production environment potentially requiring lifting up to 120 pounds.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret simple diagrams or blueprints.
• Basic math and measurement skills for angles and dimensions.
• Understand safety procedures to prevent injuries.

Responsibilities

• Assemble precut wooden parts to build trusses and supports.
• Move parts to work area and position using hands and jigs.
• Follow supervisor instructions and blueprint specifications.
• Place metal reinforcement plates using hammer and pneumatic staple gun.
• Verify dimensions and accuracy of assemblies.
• Observe safety procedures and participate in safety meetings.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Safety awareness

Measuring tools

Tools

Hammer

Pneumatic staple gun

Measuring tape

Job description

Description

Under direct supervision, oversees the operation and production of a number of tables and other assembly devices producing materials and parts for assembly into a variety of wood based components.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble precut wooden parts to build trusses and similar supports.
• Move specified precut parts to work area and positions parts in jig by hand.
• Following supervisor’s’ instructions and blueprint specifications.
• Places metal reinforcement plates over connecting joints connect parts at joints, using hammer, pneumatic staple gun.
• Verifies dimensions of precut parts and accuracy of assembly.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of construction tools and practices a plus.
• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing lumber handling and sawing tasks
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to read and understand simple diagrams or blueprints.
• Knowledge of basic math, angles and use of measuring tools

Requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The work environment and physical activity described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed within a production environment, subject to temperature variations, mechanical parts, increased noise levels and dust.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 120 pounds.
• May be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing or kneeling.

Company Benefit Plan includes:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401 K Plan