What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate - Truss Builder position at 84 Lumber Company?
Summary:
Truss Builders are responsible for efficiently assembling and manually plating individual trusses according to shop drawings, ensuring accuracy, quality, and productivity within the designated time frame. This role plays a key part in maintaining the company’s high standards for roof and floor truss construction.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Read and interpret setup sheets accurately.
Properly position metal plates for truss assembly.
Operate gantry systems safely and efficiently.
Verify lumber specifications against setup sheets.
Ensure truss assembly matches design specifications.
Perform routine equipment maintenance and safety checks.
Maintain 100% crew efficiency and contribute to team productivity.
Mark individual trusses as needed for identification.
Train and assist Builder Associates as required.
Schedule:
Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 3:30 pm
Full benefits after 60 consecutive days of employment
Pay: $18.50
Address: 43 Bristol Rd, Chalfont, PA 18914
Responsibilities
Inserting or positioning materials, clamping, splicing, fitting parts by hand and with power tools, and verifying dimensions of cut material by following supervisor's instructions, blueprint specifications, and the cut sheet layout.
Using a hammer to place metal reinforcement plates over connecting joints.
Quality control of assembled items, proposing process improvements when applicable to increase efficiency.
Following prioritized production list assigned by Assembler Lead and using assigned press stations to place and press plates on appropriate lumber.
Fulfilling daily machine and area cleanup procedures.
Qualifications
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others one-on-one
Ability to read and understand simple diagrams, blueprints, and a tape measure
Ability to work 10-12 hours shifts and lift up to 80 pounds
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
84 Lumber Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. 84 Lumber Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact recruiting@84lumber.com.
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