Truss Assembler

Nylumber; Edgerton (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Truss Inc in Edgerton, WI is hiring a Truss Assembler for our first shift, Monday through Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm (6:00am–3:30pm in peak season). The role involves assembling metal plated wood trusses using jig systems and lifting lumber.

You will read engineered drawings, handle lumber, and operate tools and a forklift. We value teamwork, reliability, and a willingness to learn in a family-owned manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Basic carpentry knowledge required.
• Ability to read and follow engineered drawings.
• Understanding of lumber sizes, grades, and types.
• Ability to use common trade tools.
• Basic arithmetic and calculator use.
• Teamwork in a manufacturing setting.
• Forklift experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the construction and assembly of metal plated wood trusses using jig systems.
• Lift and handle dimensional lumber of varying sizes and lengths.
• Climb onto jig systems to arrange material properly.
• Retrieve metal connector plates per shop drawings and place in proper locations for building trusses.
• Operate forklift to move lumber carts and materials.
• Mark trusses with tag numbers.
• Use metal strap banders to tie truss batches together.
• Re-stock plates, lumber carts, pallets, etc.
• Perform general area clean-up duties.

Skills

Carpentry knowledge

Read engineered drawings

Lumber sizes/types understanding

Trade tools (saws, hammers, squares, &

Arithmetic with calculator

Teamwork

Forklift experience (beneficial)

Tools

Saws

Hammers

Squares

Tape measures

Forklift operation

Job description

Nelson Truss Inc is seeking to hire a Truss Assembler to work in our Edgerton Truss plant. This is a first shift position, Monday through Friday from 6:00am – 2:30pm (6:00am - 3:30pm during our busy season).

Job duties include:

• Assist in the construction and assembly of metal plated wood trusses using jig systems such as rolling gantry table and hand press systems.
• Lift and handle dimensional lumber of varying sizes and lengths.
• Climb on to jig systems to arrange material properly.
• Retrieve metal connector plates per shop drawings and place in proper locations for building trusses.
• Operate forklift to move lumber carts, trash, etc.
• Mark trusses with tag numbers.
• Use metal strap banders to tie truss batches together.
• Re-stock plates, lumber carts, pallets, etc.
• Perform general area clean-up duties.

Qualifications:

• A qualified applicant will have basic carpentry knowledge
• Ability to read and follow engineered drawings
• Basic understanding of lumber sizes/grades/types
• Ability to use trade tools (such as saws, hammers, squares, tape measures, etc.)
• Basic understanding and use of arithmetic along with ability to use a calculator
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Forklift experience is beneficial, but not required

Physical Requirements:

• Applicants must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Nelson-Young Lumber is a family-owned and operated business, founded in 1913, with third, fourth, and fifth generation family members actively involved in the business. Nelson Truss Inc is a component of Nelson-Young Lumber and is a manufacturer of high-quality roof truss systems. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and timely delivery of building materials. We are one of the area's largest dealers of Anderson windows and have the expertise to help with any building or window project, large or small.

Why join the Nelson-Young/Nelson Truss Team? Hear from current team members why they love working at Nelson-Young Lumber/Nelson Truss!

We offer an excellent benefit package! Nelson-Young Lumber Co is an equal employment opportunity employer.