Truss Assembler I - 1st Shift

US LBM; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Texas Building Supply, a division of US LBM, seeks a Truss Assembler II in San Antonio, TX. You will lay out materials, stock plates, and assemble truss components under line leaders to ensure smooth production.

The role involves reading shop drawings, using a tape measure and hammer, and operating routers, saws, and presses as needed. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent; prior carpentry experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior carpentry experience preferred.
• Ability to read tape measures and interpret shop drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lay out truss supplies on carts or floor and stock plates for component setup.
• Assemble components under the direction of line leaders.
• Load and band finished materials on carts/pallets.
• Read shop drawings to identify plate sizes and bolt patterns.
• Monitor production workflow and assist other areas as needed.
• Operate equipment necessary to the assembly process.
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment and adhere to attendance policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and support a positive work environment.
• Monitor inventory as required by location management.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Hammer use

Reading shop drawings

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Routers

Saws

Presses

Staple guns

Job description

Truss Assembler II

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.

A Brief Overview

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

Location: 3700 Pitluk Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78211

Hours: Monday‑Friday 7:00am to 5:30pm (Saturdays 7:00am to 3:30pm if mandated by production schedule).

Pay Rate: $14.00/hr.

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 follow 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.
• 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 Assembler 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.