Truss Production Worker

DELTA BUILDING CENTER LLC; Hurricane (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

DELTA BUILDING CENTER LLC is seeking a skilled crew member to read engineered drawings and assemble wood trusses in a fast-paced production environment. You will load lumber, operate tools and heavy machinery, and ensure accurate layouts according to designs.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, teamwork, safety, and the ability to adapt to varying tasks in a manufacturing setting at our Utah site.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings.
• Basic math skills for measurements and layouts.
• Operate power tools and hand tools.
• Operate heavy machinery.
• Understand and apply knowledge of different lumber types and sizes.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Good organizational skills.
• Thoroughness in tasks.
• Flexibility to adapt to tasks.
• Teamwork and communication.
• Must use provided safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• Load bunks of lumber onto carts and push to production area.
• Unload carts and organize lumber onto floor.
• Pick up lumber and place on worktable per engineered design.
• Staple wood components according to plan.
• Place metal plates on truss joints as required.
• Operate the truss press.

Skills

Tape measure

Reading engineered drawings

Math basics

Power tools & hand tools

Heavy machinery operation

Lumber product knowledge

Attention to detail

Organization

Thoroughness

Flexibility

Teamwork

Safety equipment use

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 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

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.