Truss Assembler I - 2nd Shift

US LBM; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Job summary

A leading building supply company in Texas is seeking a Truss Assembler I responsible for assembling truss components, stocking essential materials, and ensuring a safe work environment. The role involves reading shop drawings, loading finished materials, and monitoring production workflows. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and have prior carpentry experience. Scheduled for 2nd shift, this position offers a starting pay of $16.00/hr.

Qualifications

• Prior carpentry experience preferred.
• Ability to learn to operate equipment such as routers, saws, presses, and staple guns.

Responsibilities

• Assemble truss components and stock materials.
• Load and band finished materials.
• Read shop drawings for assembly requirements.
• Monitor production workflow and assist as needed.

Skills

Read a tape measure

Use a hammer

Operate equipment like routers and saws

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Texas Building Supply, a division of USLBM, serving 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. Will also band/stack finished products.

Starting Pay: $16.00/hr.

2nd Shift: 6:00pm‑4:30am

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/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

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.