Truss Builder/Assembly

Aerotek; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term disability

HSA

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Truss Builder / Assembly Technician in Richland, WA. You will perform repetitive assembly operations, read basic measurements, and use hand and power tools to mass-produce trusses in a fast-paced environment.

Join a safety‑driven team where quality and efficiency matter, with opportunities to move between stations as production needs change. Overtime may be required to meet schedules, and employment through Aerotek offers weekly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• No formal education required; prior experience is helpful but not mandatory.
• Able to read basic blueprints/schematics and tape measures.
• Strong attention to safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast pace.

Responsibilities

• Assemble trusses per instructions and drawings using hand/power tools.
• Cut components to spec and fasten parts securely.
• Inspect products and remove defects to maintain quality.
• Tend machines and adapt to changing workstations and models.
• Follow safety procedures and communicate with the team to maintain workflow.

Skills

Read tape measure

Basic math

Hand tools

Power tools

Team communication

Safety and quality focus

Problem solving

Overtime readiness

Physical stamina

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Job Title: Truss Builder / Assembly Technician

Job Description

This role involves performing repetitive assembly operations to mass-produce trusses and related products in a fast-paced production environment. You will use hand and power tools, follow measurements and basic blueprints, and move between different workstations as production needs change, while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assemble trusses and related products by placing parts in the specified relationship to each other according to work instructions, drawings, or schematics.
• Bolt, clip, screw, cement, or otherwise fasten parts together using appropriate hand and power tools.
• Cut products and components to specific measurements as needed, using tape measures and cutting tools to ensure accuracy.
• Inspect and remove defective products as needed to maintain quality standards on the production line.
• Tend machines that perform force fitting or fastening operations as part of the assembly line process.
• Rotate between different workstations as production needs require, adapting to varying models and product types.
• Work efficiently in an environment where tasks and product models change throughout the production process.
• Clean equipment, floors, and work areas according to safety procedures to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
• Follow written and oral instructions carefully and apply common sense understanding to complete detailed but straightforward tasks.
• Use basic math and measurement skills, including reading a tape measure, to ensure correct dimensions and proper assembly.
• Communicate effectively with team members in individual and small group settings to support smooth production flow.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall production and operational needs, including potential overtime work.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple written instructions and follow basic work orders.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and complete basic production-related documentation as needed.
• Verbal communication skills to effectively present information in both individual and small group situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers and basic math operations.
• Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure for cutting and assembly tasks.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Comfort using hand tools and power tools in a manufacturing or construction-related environment.
• Mechanical aptitude to understand basic assembly, production, and manufacturing processes.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime when required to meet production demands.
• Capability to perform continuous standing, walking, lifting, and manual handling tasks as part of daily work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• No formal education or prior experience is required for this role.
• Prior carpentry experience is helpful and considered an advantage.
• Experience working with trusses, construction materials, or in a production or assembly environment is beneficial.
• Familiarity with reading basic blueprints, schematics, or installation drawings is a plus.
• Comfort working with mechanical equipment and production machinery.
• Ability to use math skills in practical applications, such as measuring, cutting, and assembling components.
• Strong attention to detail and quality when inspecting and removing defective products.
• Reliability and flexibility to move between different workstations and tasks as production needs change.

Why Work Here?

You will join a hands‑on, team‑oriented production environment where you can learn valuable construction and manufacturing skills without needing prior experience. The role offers the opportunity to build mechanical and carpentry aptitude, gain proficiency with hand and power tools, and work with a variety of products and processes. You can expect a culture that emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous productivity, with opportunities for overtime to increase your earnings and develop your skills over time.

Work Environment

This position is based in a physically active production and manufacturing setting. You will continuously stand, walk, use your hands to finger, handle, or feel materials, and reach with hands and arms while performing assembly tasks. The role occasionally requires climbing or balancing, as well as stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. You must be able to continuously lift and move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds. The job requires strong visual abilities, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. You will be continuously exposed to moving mechanical parts and may encounter airborne particles. The environment frequently includes outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level is usually loud, and you will be required to wear ear plugs for noise protection, eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by the location. The work schedule may include overtime to meet production demands, and you will work at various workstations as tasks and product models change throughout the shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richland, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Richland,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.