Truss & Wall Panel Assembler – Lean & Safety Focus

Elk Mountain Lumber; New Caney (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk Mountain Lumber is hiring for a wood truss assembler at the Future Frame Megan Plant in New Caney, TX. The role involves assembling trusses and wall panels on an assembly line, following paper work and using hand tools, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

You will lift up to 50 pounds, learn lean practices, and may obtain CPR/AED and forklift certification. Prior experience is preferred but not required, and the environment is a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Lean experience preferred.
• College education not required.
• Prior experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assembles trusses or wall panels by positioning lumber and plates on the line as shown in truss paperwork.
• Sets press machine pins as directed by Production Manager.
• Hammers plates into lumber on the bottom of the truss.
• Releases assembled truss from hardware onto racks or stacks on the ground.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area and reports unsafe conditions to management.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by Floor Supervisor or Management.

Skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Basic math & measurement

Lean practices knowledge

CPR/AED certification

Forklift certification

Education

Lean experience preferred

College education not required

Job description

Elk Mountain Lumber is hiring for a wood truss assembler at the Future Frame Megan Plant in New Caney, TX. The role involves assembling trusses and wall panels on an assembly line, following paper work and using hand tools, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

You will lift up to 50 pounds, learn lean practices, and may obtain CPR/AED and forklift certification. Prior experience is preferred but not required, and the environment is a manufacturing setting.