Truss Assembly Technician II — Growth Path

US LBM; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

US LBM is seeking a Truss Assembler II in Schenectady, NY. The role involves laying out materials, assembling components, and monitoring production workflow while adhering to safety regulations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and prior carpentry experience. You will also need to be adept at using a tape measure and hammer. Experience with equipment like routers and saws is beneficial. The rate ranges from $17.00-$19.00/hr.

Qualifications

• Prior carpentry experience preferred.
• 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.
• Assemble components under the direction of the line leaders.
• Load and band finished materials on carts/pallets.
• Receive incoming products, commodities, and materials.
• Read shop drawings to identify plate sizes, gauges, and patterns.
• Monitor production workflow process and assist other areas.
• Adhere to established safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain an organized work environment.

Skills

Read a tape measure

Use a hammer

Operate equipment (routers, saws, presses)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent work experience

Job description

Additional Potential Opportunities Based On Experience

Truss Assembler II

US LBM is one of the leading and fastest growing distributors of specialty building materials in the United States, with a team of over 13,000 employees located throughout the country. Since our founding in 2009, we have acquired over 100 companies and have expanded to more than 450 locations serving 37 states. US LBM is a progressive organization that promotes a unique culture that focuses on the value of its customers and associates. Developing our people is critical to our strategy and fostering our culture of empowerment.

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. Will also band/stack finished products.

Pay Rate: $17.00-$19.00/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 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.
  
  

Required For All Jobs

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Adhere to Company’s commitment to workplace safety.
• Participate in and complete assigned trainings.
  
  

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

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.