Truss Assembly Technician (Entry-Level)

84 Lumber; Lugoff (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

84 Lumber is seeking an entry-level Production Associate to assemble building material components such as wall panels and roof/floor trusses. This full-time role involves following supervisor instructions, reading blueprints, and operating tools to ensure accurate material dimensions.

The position emphasizes quality control, adherence to production schedules, and safe, efficient work through repetitive tasks and long shifts. Training will cover assembly processes and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others one-on-one.
• Ability to read and understand simple diagrams, blueprints, and a tape measure.
• Ability to work 10-12 hours shifts and lift up to 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Inserting or positioning materials, clamping, splicing, fitting parts by hand and with power tools, and verifying dimensions of cut material by following supervisor's instructions, blueprint specifications, and the cut sheet layout.
• Using a hammer to place metal reinforcement plates over connecting joints.
• Quality control of assembled items, proposing process improvements when applicable to increase efficiency.
• Following prioritized production list assigned by Assembler Lead and using assigned press stations to place and press plates on appropriate lumber.
• Fulfilling daily machine and area cleanup procedures.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Blueprint reading

Lifting ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

84 Lumber is seeking an entry-level Production Associate to assemble building material components such as wall panels and roof/floor trusses. This full-time role involves following supervisor instructions, reading blueprints, and operating tools to ensure accurate material dimensions.

The position emphasizes quality control, adherence to production schedules, and safe, efficient work through repetitive tasks and long shifts. Training will cover assembly processes and safety procedures.