Truss Assembler - ESOP Team, Flexible Hours & Growth

Component Manufacturing Company; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Flexible scheduling

Career development

Job summary

Mead Lumber Company is seeking a Truss Assembler to join a production team responsible for building roof trusses, floor trusses, and wall panels on a production line, following specifications, quality standards, and safety procedures. The role requires lifting up to 75 lbs, reading layouts, and collaborating with teammates to set up jigs and apply plate sizes per CAD.

It reports to the Plant Manager and offers ESOP participation, with competitive pay and benefits including health, life, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• An additional year of experience in a truss or panel plant preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety and incident reporting procedures.
• Review layout and cut sheets to verify materials.
• Set up jigs with the team for each truss.
• Apply plate sizes per CAD specifications.
• Check truss quality: heel height, seat cuts, depths, spans, squareness.
• Assemble trusses with the team.
• Match productivity to lead assembler.
• Ensure compliance with standards (TPI) and regulations.
• Stack, bundle, and move finished trusses to yard.
• Maintain a clean, hazard-free job site.
• Report to Plant Manager.

Skills

Lifting heavy objects

Team collaboration

Reading tape measure

Follow instructions

Coachability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year truss/panel plant experience

Tools

Nail gun

Hammer

Forklift

Press machine

Saw

Tape measure

Job description

Mead Lumber Company is seeking a Truss Assembler to join a production team responsible for building roof trusses, floor trusses, and wall panels on a production line, following specifications, quality standards, and safety procedures. The role requires lifting up to 75 lbs, reading layouts, and collaborating with teammates to set up jigs and apply plate sizes per CAD.

It reports to the Plant Manager and offers ESOP participation, with competitive pay and benefits including health, life, and