Truss Builder - 1st shift -Start a career with us- We will train

Tindell's, Inc.

Knoxville (TN)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 28,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k)
Life insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Weekly pay
Competitive salary
Equipment stipend
Snack/drink room
Employee discounts
Possible bonuses
Dollywood trips with cash and prizes
Company Christmas Breakfast

Job summary

Tindell's, Inc. is hiring a Truss Builder for the day shift to assemble roof and floor trusses for new homes. You’ll follow engineering specs, work with a team, and contribute to on-time builds.

Expect hands-on learning, a supportive crew, and opportunities to advance as you gain experience with tools and assembly processes. Competitive pay and benefits are included.

Qualifications

  • Ability to read, write, understand, and follow directions.
  • Comfortable communicating with coworkers and supervisors (verbal and written).
  • Familiar with hand tools and small power tools (or ready to learn).
  • Able to bend, lift, and stand for extended periods.
  • Team-player mindset with a great attitude.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble trusses to provided specifications.
  • Complete assignments from your Supervisor on time to meet the manufacturing schedule.
  • Make sure plates are set correctly and finished orders are properly banded.
  • Mark bundles clearly with job name and job number.
  • Keep equipment and your work area neat and in good working order.

Skills

Reading & comprehension
Verbal & written communication
Hand tools & small power tools
Physical stamina
Team player attitude

Tools

Pneumatic tools
Power tools

Job description

$16/hr. to start!
What You’ll Build

As a Truss Builder - Roof and Floor Trusses - We will train!, you’ll help assemble roof and floor trusses for new construction homes—built to spec from our Engineering team so builders can stay on schedule.

Key responsibilities:

  • - Assemble trusses to provided specifications
  • - Complete assignments from your Supervisor on time to meet the manufacturing schedule
  • - Make sure plates are set correctly and finished orders are properly banded
  • - Mark bundles clearly with job name and job number
  • - Keep equipment and your work area neat and in good working order

Required skills/qualifications:

  • - Ability to read, write, understand, and follow directions
  • - Comfortable communicating with coworkers and supervisors (verbal and written)
  • - Familiar with hand tools and small power tools (or ready to learn)
  • - Able to bend, lift, and stand for extended periods
  • - Team-player mindset with a great attitude
Good Stuff Included
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k)
  • life insurance
  • health savings account
  • paid time off
  • weekly pay
  • competitive salary
  • equipment stipend
  • snack/drink room
  • employee discounts
  • possible bonuses
  • yearly Dollywood trips with cash and prizes
  • and a Company Christmas Breakfast.
Your Day Shift Flow

You’ll clock in for day shift, get a quick rundown of what’s headed out the door, and settle in with a crew that actually has your back. Expect a steady rhythm: checking specs, staying organized, and seeing real progress as components come together. There’s coaching built into the day—questions are welcome, and learning is part of the plan. You’ll wrap up by resetting your space for the next run, then head home knowing you helped move a home‑build one step closer to “welcome home.”

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