Wood Truss Assembler

Agcor Steel Llc; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Wood Truss Assembler in Cullman, Alabama. This role involves assembling precut wooden trusses and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, be able to work independently and in teams, and have strong communication skills. Previous manufacturing experience is preferred, and the physical requirements include routine lifting and standing for long periods. Join our team to contribute to operational excellence while promoting a safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• Ability to properly utilize and maintain all personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to read and write, effectively communicate, and follow technical instructions.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, safely making decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble precut wooden trusses according to specifications.
• Perform quality checks and maintain clean work area.
• Notify supervisors of machine breakdowns and perform preventative maintenance.

Skills

PPE utilization and maintenance

Effective communication

Reading blueprints

Dependable attendance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pneumatic staple gun

Measuring tape

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Wood Truss Supervisor, the Wood Truss Assembler is responsible for assembling precut wooden trusses according to specifications in a safe and efficient manner to meet internal and external customer needs.

Essential Functions

• Promote and drive safety-first culture, ensuring the safety of employees, contractors, and visitors
• Know and follow safety and emergency procedures as needed
• Operate assembly equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner to assemble wooden trusses as per customer orders, while adhering to quality specifications
• Routinely perform quality checks and make adjustments as needed to provide customer with accurate and damage-free product
• Complete all daily orders
• Maintain clean work area and workstation prep throughout shift
• Complete housekeeping and workstation prep tasks prior to end of shift
• Routinely perform preventative maintenance on machinery as per training
• Troubleshoot and/or notify immediate supervisor of machine breakdowns or issues
• Maintain and/or update department visual tracking metrics boards
• Cross-train on other functions in the department
• Provide support in meeting and/or exceeding department and plant goals such as safety, quality, scrap prevention and operational excellence
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Experience Requirements

Ability to

• Properly utilize and maintain all personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Read and write
• Effectively communicate with others
• Read a tape measure, use a mallet and/or pneumatic staple gun and read blueprints
• Maintain a dependable attendance record
• Receive instruction and follow direction, including technical and multi-step instructions
• Work indoors or outdoors in all weather conditions
• Work independently as well as in a team
• Work safely, remain calm and make decisions in a fast-paced environment

Ability and willingness to

• Contribute innovative solutions to work-related challenges
• Learn, align with and support company goals, values and mission statement
• Lead from any role within the organization and contribute in developing fellow team members

Preferred attributes

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous field-related, forklift and/or manufacturing experience

Physical Requirements

• Standing for long periods of time
• Routine lifting up to 50 lbs (occasional lifting up to 60 lbs)
• Frequent to occasional lifting, stooping, squatting, kneeling, reaching, bending, twisting, pushing and pulling