Truss Assembler I

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Britton (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

US LBM Holdings, LLC is seeking a Truss Assembler I for our facility in Britton, SD. The role involves laying out truss supplies, assembling components, and handling finished materials with attention to safety and accuracy.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and preference for prior carpentry experience. Training will cover use of routers, saws, presses, and staple guns, with opportunities for advancement to higher assembler levels.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required.
• Prior carpentry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lay out truss supplies and stock plates for component setup.
• Assemble components under the direction of line leaders.
• Load and band finished materials on carts/pallets inside and/or outside.
• Read shop drawings to identify plate sizes, plate gauges, girder truss nailing and bolt patterns.
• Read shop drawings to understand stacking order when required.
• Monitor production workflow process assisting other areas as needed.
• Operate all equipment necessary to the assembly process.
• Adhere to established safety rules and regulations; maintain a safe environment.
• Comply with attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Tape measure

Hammer

Carpentry experience

Read shop drawings

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent work experience

Tools

Routers

Saws

Presses

Staple guns

Job description

US LBM is one of the leading and fastest growing distributors of specialty building materials in the United States, with a team of over 15,000 employees located throughout the country. Since our founding in 2009, we have acquired over 70 companies and have expanded to more than 500 locations serving 37 states. US LBM is a progressive organization that promotes a unique culture that focuses on the value of its customers and associates. Developing our people is critical to our strategy and fostering our culture of empowerment.

Truss Assembler I

The Truss Assembler I is responsible for assembling truss components. This position will stock lumber, plates and other work‑related materials and supplies. Will also band/stack finished products.

What you will do

• Lay out truss supplies and materials on carts or floor and stock plates for component set‑up.
• Assemble components under the direction of the line leaders.
• Load and band finished materials on carts/pallets inside and/or outside.
• Receive incoming products, commodities, and materials.
• Read shop drawings to identify plate sizes, plate gauges, girder truss nailing and bolt patterns.
• Read shop drawings to understand stacking order when required.
• Monitor production workflow process assisting other areas as needed.
• Operate all equipment necessary to the assembly process.
• Adhere to established safety rules and regulations and follows all safety procedures; maintain a safe environment.
• Comply with Company’s attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance.
• Assist in maintaining an organized work environment which may include emptying trash receptacles and keeping all bays/staging areas clean and organized.
• Provide excellent customer service and participate in a positive work environment.
• Monitor inventory as required by location management.
• Retain an awareness of the work environment critical to the task at hand to produce error free and damage free results.
• Participate in and complete assigned trainings.

Required For All Jobs

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Adheres to Company’s commitment to workplace safety.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required.

Experience Qualifications

• Prior carpentry experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to read a tape measure and use a hammer.
• Ability to learn to operate equipment such as routers, saws, presses, and staple guns.

Additional Potential Opportunities based on experience

• Truss Assembler II
• Truss Assembler III
• Truss Assembly Lead

US LBM Holdings, LLC, is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.