Truss Fabrication Specialist — Precision Builder

KA Components; Otterbein (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

8 holidays per year

In-house training programs

CDL Certification career paths

Job summary

KA Components is seeking a Truss Assembler for our production team. You will build wood roof and floor trusses according to engineered drawings and specs, ensuring accurate cuts, placements, and fastenings to meet quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include setting up jigs, selecting and aligning components, reading blueprints, operating saws and presses, and inspecting finished products for accuracy and integrity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in truss manufacturing, carpentry, or construction preferred but not required; on-the-job training provided.
• Ability to read basic blueprints, tape measures, and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Set up and adjust truss tables/jigs according to engineered truss drawings for each job.
• Select, position, and align lumber components (chords, webs) per specifications.
• Fasten truss members using connector plates, roller presses, or hydraulic presses.
• Read and interpret truss design blueprints, cut lists, and work orders accurately.
• Inspect completed trusses for dimensional accuracy, plate placement, and structural integrity.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Power tools operation

Attendance reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

KA Components is seeking a Truss Assembler for our production team. You will build wood roof and floor trusses according to engineered drawings and specs, ensuring accurate cuts, placements, and fastenings to meet quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include setting up jigs, selecting and aligning components, reading blueprints, operating saws and presses, and inspecting finished products for accuracy and integrity.