Truss Sawyer

Founded in 1983, Lumber Specialties operates multiple facilities in Dyersville, Story City, Osceola, Iowa and Kirkland, Illinois that total more than 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space on 64 acres. Lumber Specialties produces roof and floor trusses, wall panels as well as providing engineered wood products, steel beams and laminated columns to customers throughout the Midwest. Lumber Specialties is a division of US LBM, one of the country's leading distributors of specialty building materials.

A Brief Overview
The Truss Sawyer I will operate and maintain cutting equipment for the CNC/sawyer department. This person is responsible for cutting materials with precision and ensuring equipment functionality, as well as inspecting the final products for quality assurance.

Pay Rate: $20.29/hr.

What you will do

• Operate, calibrate and maintain cutting machines (saws and CNC) to prepare materials including truss, cabinet, roof, floor, door, or panel systems.
• Monitor inventory and flow of materials and supplies relating to assembly process.
• Inspect and ensure equipment functionality daily to prevent malfunctions and notify leader of any equipment issues.
• Interpret shop drawings and/or computerized production software.
• Examine final products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Organize and store materials efficiently.
• Collaborate with team members to optimize workflow.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations.

Required For All Jobs

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Adhere to Company's commitment to workplace safety.
• Participate in and complete assigned trainings.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational training in woodworking or machinery preferred.

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years of prior shop experience in component assembly preferred.
• Experience in operating cutting machinery preferred.
• Hands-on experience in woodworking or carpentry preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate equipment such as automated saws/CNC, staplers, nail guns, routers, various saws, and a crane.
• Must be able to read a tape measure and use a hammer.
• Ability to troubleshoot/problem-solve.
• Effective communication within the team and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to maintain a high level of compliance to quality and safety standards.

Additional Potential Opportunities based on experience:

Truss Sawyer II

Truss Sawyer III

Truss Sawyer Lead

Lumber Specialties, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.