Truss Assembler

Mill Creek Lumber & Supply Company; Halstead (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly team

Overtime opportunities

Health Savings Account contributions

Dental & Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability (short & long-term)

401(k) with match

Job summary

Mill Creek Lumber & Supply Company in Halstead, KS is hiring a Truss Assembler for the 1st shift. The role involves placing connector plates, fitting parts per standards, and using power tools to assemble trusses for manufacturing.

Eligibility includes reading tape measures and passing pre-employment screens. Benefits include medical contributions toward the Health Savings Account, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, and

Qualifications

• Understands proper saw standards
• Self-directed, requiring little supervision
• Reliable adherence to attendance with set schedule
• Communicate both written and verbally
• Basic Math
• Able to accurately read a tape measure
• Able to follow directions
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment screens to company satisfaction

Responsibilities

• A Truss Assembler is a critical component of the process of manufacturing our truss products.
• Place connector plate at each truss joint by hammering in place
• Fit parts together in accordance with the prescribed manner and in accordance with quality standards
• Use a mechanical roller to embed the connector plate to the truss
• Send the truss through the finished press
• Move each assembled truss to the yard for delivery preparation
• Stack completed products in accordance with established procedures, and if required, may cover label and band components to finish the product
• Operate hand tools, saws, presses, and pneumatic staple and nail guns as required to complete the assembly process
• Inspect materials and finished products to ensure compliance with standards
• Work with various building materials, including wood and metal
• Assist in work area setup and cleanup
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Self-directed

Attendance reliability

Communication

Basic Math

Tape measure reading

Follow directions

Age 18+

Pre-employment screening

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Mill Creek Truss LLC - HALSTEAD, KS 67056, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $16.00 - $20.00 Hourly, Job Shift: 1st Shift, Job Category: Skilled Labor - Trades, Start a life-long career with a fast-paced, family-oriented company! Mill Creek Lumber & Supply Company is looking for a reliable Truss Assembler. Help us build America! Mill Creek Lumber & Supply Company has been in business since 1934 and is a strong, growing regional industry leader.

Benefits

• A great place to work with a friendly team of employees
• Competitive pay with the opportunity to work overtime
• A benefits package that includes company medical contribution towards the Health Savings Account Dental & Vision insurance Life insurance as well as short- & long-term disability
• All full-time employees are eligible the first of month following 30 days of employment
• A 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with match

Job Location: 3363 South Halstead Road Halstead, KS 67056

Responsibilities

• A Truss Assembler is a critical component of the process of manufacturing our truss products.
• Place connector plate at each truss joint by hammering in place
• Fit parts together in accordance with the prescribed manner and in accordance with quality standards
• Use a mechanical roller to embed the connector plate to the truss
• Send the truss through the finished press
• Move each assembled truss to the yard for delivery preparation
• Stack completed products in accordance with established procedures, and if required, may cover label and band components to finish the product
• Operate hand tools, saws, presses, and pneumatic staple and nail guns as required to complete the assembly process
• Inspect materials and finished products to ensure compliance with standards
• Work with various building materials, including wood and metal
• Assist in work area setup and cleanup
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Understands proper saw standards
• Self-directed, requiring little supervision
• Reliable adherence to attendance with set schedule
• Communicate both written and verbally
• Basic Math
• Able to accurately read a tape measure
• Able to follow directions
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment screens to company satisfaction

Work Conditions

Fast-paced climate controlled shop. Exposure to noise from equipment and saw dust.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to type, handle or feel objects. Employee will reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel or crouch Employee must occasionally lift products weighing up to approximately 100 pounds. Specific vision and hearing abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus and hear well enough to communicate with customers and co-workers.

Additional Comments

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected status.