Truss Assembler I

US LBM; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Job summary

Texas Building Supply, a division of US LBM, is looking for a Truss Assembler I in Taylor, Texas. This role involves assembling truss components and stocking materials. The starting pay is $15.00 per hour for 1st shift, Monday to Friday with occasional Saturdays.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and prior carpentry experience is preferred. This position is key to maintaining an organized and efficient production workflow while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required.
• Prior carpentry experience preferred.
• Ability to learn to operate equipment such as routers, saws, presses, and staple guns.

Responsibilities

• Lay out truss supplies and materials on carts or floor and stock plates.
• Load and band finished materials on carts and pallets.
• Receive incoming products, commodities, and materials.
• Read shop drawings to identify plate sizes and understand stacking order.
• Monitor production workflow process and assist other areas as needed.
• Operate all equipment necessary to the assembly process.
• Adhere to established safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Reading a tape measure

Using a hammer

Operating routers

Using saws

Using presses

Using staple guns

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent work experience

Job description

Texas Building Supply, a division of USLBM, serves the major markets in Texas with five building material yards and one window distribution facility across Austin, Houston, Dallas‑Ft. Worth and San Antonio.

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

Starting Pay: $15.00/hr.

1st Shift: 7:00am‑5:30pm. Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays.

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 and 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, and to understand stacking order when required.
• Monitor production workflow process and assist other areas as needed.
• Operate all equipment necessary to the assembly process.
• Adhere to established safety rules and regulations, follow all safety procedures, and 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 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.
• Adhere 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

Texas Building Supply, a Division of 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.