Wood Truss Assembler

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr