Truss Assembler I - 2nd Shift

US LBM; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

US LBM in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a Truss Assembler I to assemble truss components, stock lumber and plates, and band/stack finished products. This role supports safe operations and relies on careful attention to detail.

The position offers an overnight 2nd shift (Mon–Thu 6:00pm–4:30am; Fri 6:00pm–2:30am when production requires) with starting pay of $15.00 per hour. You will read shop drawings, operate equipment, and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lay out truss supplies and materials on carts or floor and stock plates for component set‑up.
• Assemble components under the direction of 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, and bolt patterns.
• Monitor production workflow and assist other areas as needed.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Hammer use

Read shop drawings

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Routers

Saws

Presses

Staple guns

Job description

A Brief Overview

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.

Location

3700 Pitluk Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78211

2nd Shift Hours

• Monday-Thursday 6:00pm to 4:30am
• Fridays 6:00pm to 2:30am if mandated by production schedule

This shift is overnight, and it is preferred that the candidate does not have a second job or school schedule that may cause a safety hazard for lack of rest during the work shift.

Pay Rate

Starting at $15.00 per hour.

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.
• 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

• TRUSS2 - Truss Assembler II
• TRUSS3 - Truss Assembler III
• TRUSSLD - 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, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.