Truss Assembly Technician - Roof & Floor

Scherer Bros. Lumber Co.; Albertville (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Scherer Bros. Lumber Co. is seeking a Truss Builder in Albertville, MN.

The role involves hands-on production assembly of roof and floor trusses, plate picking, and preparing panels while emphasizing safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You will participate in deliveries, loading, and various support tasks in a fast-paced production environment. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of manufacturing experience, the ability to read shop drawings, and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Must be safety oriented with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and layouts.
• Able to read a tape measure and perform basic math.
• Regular and reliable attendance is essential.
• 1–2 years manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble roof and floor trusses according to Standard work.
• Perform plate picker functions.
• Pre-pick plate orders from plate pick lists.
• Prepare odd panels, ends, verticals, bearing block assemblies, blocks for floor line.
• Assist and support External set-up position as directed.
• Assist drivers in delivery and/or pickup of product and materials.
• Ride along on deliveries and returns as directed.
• Help load/unload jobs as directed.
• Perform outside stacker function as needed or directed.
• Stack and band trusses off assembly line.
• Make general plate repairs.
• Inspect for quality issues or concerns and fix if possible or bring to assembly leads attention.
• Assist forklift operators as needed or directed.
• Assist with cycle counts and full inventories as directed.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties, as assigned.
• Assist in Saw room as directed.

Skills

Safety oriented

Positive attitude

Clear communication

Problem solving

Read tape measure

Math skills

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Scherer Bros. Lumber Co. is seeking a Truss Builder in Albertville, MN.

The role involves hands-on production assembly of roof and floor trusses, plate picking, and preparing panels while emphasizing safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You will participate in deliveries, loading, and various support tasks in a fast-paced production environment. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of manufacturing experience, the ability to read shop drawings, and a strong safety mindset.