Truss Assembler — Hands-on Craft with Growth Prospects

Carter Lumber Company; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Supplemental life insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Vendor incentives

Growth opportunities

Military friendly

Job summary

Carter Lumber is hiring for a truss-building role at one of its Michigan locations. You will work with a team to construct roof and floor trusses by assembling lumber and metal plates, following a daily startup checklist and design specs.

You will operate a workstation computer to access build details and ensure quality checks are completed. This full-time position requires repetitive lifting, standing for long periods, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience using a variety of tools.
• Ability to perform repetitious work at a fast pace while standing long periods.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• General carpentry skills are desired.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble trusses by connecting lumber with metal plates according to design.
• Set up framework on the building table and assemble the truss in sections.
• Place lumber pieces in position and secure with plates, then roll and flatten plates for final merge.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing

Experience with tools

Team environment

Carpentry skills

Lifting 100 pounds

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Carter Lumber is hiring for a truss-building role at one of its Michigan locations. You will work with a team to construct roof and floor trusses by assembling lumber and metal plates, following a daily startup checklist and design specs.

You will operate a workstation computer to access build details and ensure quality checks are completed. This full-time position requires repetitive lifting, standing for long periods, and strong teamwork.