Truss Production Worker

Delta Building Center; Hurricane (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Job summary

Delta Building Center is seeking a truss production worker to read engineered drawings and assemble wood floor and roof trusses in a fast-paced shop environment. The role requires accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to safety procedures on a mostly indoor production floor with outdoor elements.

The position emphasizes reading measurements, following engineered designs, and maintaining quality while handling power tools and heavy lumber. Training will be provided and PPE is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Understanding of basic math skills.
• Ability to read engineered drawings.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Strong teamwork and communication.
• Must use safety equipment provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy machinery to load bunks of lumber onto carts and push them into the production shop.
• Unload the cart and organize lumber onto the floor.
• Read engineered drawings and place components accordingly.
• Place metal plates on truss joints and staple components.
• Operate the truss press and power tools.
• Maintain safety and organization on the shop floor.

Skills

Read tape measure

Analyze and problem solve

Basic math skills

Read engineered drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety equipment use

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Stamina for physical work

Job description

Under the direct supervision of the Truss Production Manager, engineered drawings are read and then used to build wood floor and roof trusses. This job functions in a fast-paced manner and requires accuracy and team work.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Operate heavy machinery to load bunks of lumber onto carts; then pushed into production shop
• Unload the cart in an organized fashion onto floor
• Pick up lumber from floor and place onto table according to engineered design.
• Staple wood components together
• Place the appropriate size of metal plates on the truss joints
• Operate truss press
• Must be able to read a tape measure
• Ability to analyze and problem solve
• Understanding of basic math skills
• Operate power tools and hand tools
• Understanding and application of different types and sizes of lumber products
• Attention to detail is a must
• Good organization skills
• Thoroughness
• Able to read engineered drawings
• Flexibility
• Fit for Duty
• Stress tolerance
• Teamwork
• Must use safety equipment provided

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

This is a manufacturing plant environment that includes both inside and outside work. The worker will be standing on concrete floors or on truss production tables while bending over running power tools. The area can be noisy due to the use of power equipment. Climate temperatures change with the seasons. Personal Protective Equipment is provided, such as gloves, safety glasses and ear plugs.

Physical Demands

This job requires the ability to lift and pull heavy loads and the ability to work in a bent over position. The worker may be subject to extreme heat or cold temperatures at times; depending on the season.

Travel

Occasionally the need arises to make jobsites visits, that may include out of town travel.

Required Education and Experience

• None

Preferred Education and Experience

• One to two years of truss manufacturing experience

EEO Statement

There shall be no unlawful discrimination or harassment against employees or applicants for employment because of race or color, religion or creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, genetic information or other protected status. Equal employment opportunity, as required by law, shall apply to all personnel actions including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, demotion, layoff, or termination.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.