Truss Production Worker

DELTA BUILDING CENTER LLC; Hurricane (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

DELTA BUILDING CENTER LLC in Hurricane, Utah is seeking a Truss Production Worker. Under the supervision of the Truss Production Manager, you will operate heavy machinery to build wood floor and roof trusses. Candidates should have experience in a fast-paced environment, teamwork skills, and attention to detail. The position offers no supervisory responsibilities and entails working in a manufacturing plant with safety equipment provided. Physical demands include lifting heavy loads and working in varying temperatures.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• One to two years of truss manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and pull heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy machinery to move lumber.
• Ensure accurate assembly of trusses according to designs.
• Maintain organization in the production area.

Skills

Ability to operate heavy machinery

Reading measurements

Analytical skills

Basic math skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Stress tolerance

Education

One to two years of truss manufacturing experience

Tools

Power tools

Heavy machinery

Job description

Summary

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 teamwork.

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 buns of lumber onto carts, then push 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

Competencies

• 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
• Operate heavy machinery
• 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.

Work Environment

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.