What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truss Builder position at 84 Lumber?
Overview
An entry-level truss builder is responsible for assembling wood trusses and frame walls used in residential and commercial construction. This role involves reading blueprints, measuring and cutting materials, and using hand and power tools to construct trusses according to specifications. Prior experience is a plus
Key Responsibilities:
Benefits - Full benefits after 60 consecutive days of employment.
Responsabilidades principales:
Read and understand set-up sheets.
Position plates properly.
Operate gantry.
Verify lumber accuracy with sheets.
Verify truss set up is accurate.
Perform daily operator maintenance.
Maintain 100% crew efficiency.
Mark individual trusses when required.
Train Builder Associates.
Qualifications
Able to read and write in their primary language.
Able to stand for long periods of time.
Able to read or able to learn to read a set up sheet.
Able to lift 50 pounds.
An entry-level truss builder is responsible for assembling wood trusses and frame walls used in residential and commercial construction. This role involves reading blueprints, measuring and cutting materials, and using hand and power tools to construct trusses according to specifications. Prior experience is a plus
Key Responsibilities:
- Assemble roof and floor trusses using pre-cut lumber and metal connector plates
- Read and interpret blueprints or work orders
- Operate saws, nail guns, and other hand/power tools safely
- Ensure trusses meet quality control standards
- Work in a fast-paced production environment to meet daily quotas
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE
- No prior experience required (on-the-job training provided)
- Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math calculations
- Comfortable working in a physically demanding environment (lifting 50 lbs, standing for long periods)
- Team player with good communication skills
- Willingness to learn and adapt to production requirements
- Indoor manufacturing facility
- Exposure to loud noises, sawdust, and varying temperatures
- Fast-paced, repetitive tasks with strict deadlines
- Opportunities to advance to Lead Builder, Machine Operator, or Truss Designer roles
- Potential for pay increases and additional training.
- 6:30am-2:30pm, Monday through Friday (Sometimes Saturdays)
Benefits - Full benefits after 60 consecutive days of employment.
- Health, vision, dental, and term-life insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Associate Profit Sharing
- Monthly incentives (2025 average for 12 months $370)
- And, much more!
Responsabilidades principales:
- Leer e interpretar planos de construcción y medidas.
- Ensamblar cerchas utilizando madera, placas metálicas y herramientas neumáticas.
- Operar herramientas manuales y eléctricas de manera segura.
- Asegurar que los productos cumplan con los estándares de calidad y seguridad.
- Mantener el área de trabajo limpia y organizada.
- Cumplir con todas las normas de seguridad de la empresa.
Read and understand set-up sheets.
Position plates properly.
Operate gantry.
Verify lumber accuracy with sheets.
Verify truss set up is accurate.
Perform daily operator maintenance.
Maintain 100% crew efficiency.
Mark individual trusses when required.
Train Builder Associates.
Qualifications
Able to read and write in their primary language.
Able to stand for long periods of time.
Able to read or able to learn to read a set up sheet.
Able to lift 50 pounds.
Salary : $17