Truss Assembler

Mead Lumber; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Mead Lumber in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Truss Assembler to join our production team. You will assemble roof trusses, floor trusses, and wall panels on a fast‑paced line, following specifications and safety procedures to deliver high‑quality components.

As part of a 100% employee‑owned company, you will contribute to a culture of teamwork, growth, and continuous improvement, with comprehensive benefits and ESOP participation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer 1 year of experience in a truss or panel plant.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to read a tape measure to the 1/16 inch.
• Ability to work in a loud production environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and incident reporting.
• Review layout and cut sheets to verify materials and sizes.
• Set up the jig with the team for each truss.
• Apply correct plate sizes per CAD specifications.
• Check heel height, seat cuts, depths, and squareness.
• Assemble trusses with the assigned team.
• Maintain a clean, safe work site and restock tools.
• Meet daily/weekly productivity goals set by Production Management.
• Follow standards from TPI and regulatory agencies.
• Move finished products to the yard and bundle as required.

Skills

Tape measure

Reading layouts

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Hammer/Nail gun use

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hammer

Nail gun

Forklift

Job description

Company Overview: Component Manufacturing Company, a Mead Lumber Company, is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.

Why Join Us?

• Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

Job Summary

The Truss Assembler works as part of a production team to construct roof trusses, floor trusses, and wall panels. This position performs hands‑on assembly and fabrication of components on a production line while following specifications, quality standards, and established safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.

• Review engineering layout and cut sheets to verify the correct wood materials, lengths, grade and size.
• Correctly set up the jig with team members for each specific truss in pre‑production.
• Apply the correct plate sizes during assembly per computer aided design (CAD) software.
• Check quality of product and verify critical specifications such as heel height, seat cuts, depths, spans and squareness of the truss.
• Assemble the truss with the assigned team.
• Plan and pace work to equal the lead assembler.
• Achieve daily, weekly, project and team related productivity goals as determined by Production Management.
• Ensure all components comply with required standards from the Truss Plate Institute (TPI) and other relevant regulatory agencies.
• Stack and bundle all trusses;
  • Verify all orders are correctly marked.
  • Move finished products to the yard and assemble bundling blocks.
• Maintain a clean job site;
  • Collect all tools and equipment.
  • Secure job site to eliminate potential hazards.
  • Restock connector plates as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.
• Reports to the Plant Manager. Does not have any direct reports.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications

Lift heavy objects up to 75lbs or more, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. Bend, push, pull, twist and squat frequently. Use hammer and nail guns frequently during the shift, climb and descend from elevated tables frequently.

• Correctly read a tape measure to the sixteenth of an inch quickly and with no errors.
• Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in construction work including; nail gun, hammer, forklift, press machine, tape measure and saws.
• High School diploma or any combination of education or experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work. Previous experience of one year working in a truss or panel plant preferred or framing residential buildings.
• Solid work history with a proven track record of successes in framing residential or commercial buildings. Must understand construction industry and culture. Concrete work, grain bin construction or specific types of landscaping may be helpful as well.
• Ability to effectively follow verbal and written instructions. Be coachable by team members and leadership.
• Supply basic hand tools: measuring tape (25 ft. or more) and a framing hammer (20 oz. or larger).
• Operate with a team in a fast‑paced and loud environment.

Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:

Additional Benefits Include

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

• 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
• Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Employment Opportunity: Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.

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