Truss Assembly Technician I: Hands-On Career Growth

US LBM; East Haven (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

US LBM is hiring a Truss Assembler I in Connecticut to assemble truss components, stock lumber, plates and related materials, and band finished products. The role supports line leaders and safety standards while contributing to a well organized work area.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; prior carpentry experience is preferred. Reading shop drawings and using tape measures are essential skills for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent 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 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 procedures; maintain a safe environment.
• 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.

Skills

Tape measurement

Hammer use

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Inventory monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Routers

Saws

Presses

Staple guns

Job description

US LBM is hiring a Truss Assembler I in Connecticut to assemble truss components, stock lumber, plates and related materials, and band finished products. The role supports line leaders and safety standards while contributing to a well organized work area.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; prior carpentry experience is preferred. Reading shop drawings and using tape measures are essential skills for success in this role.