U.S. Truss Company is looking for a quality individual with a strong work-ethic and positive attitude to add to our committed assembly team. Maintaining predictable and regular attendance is essential for this position. Under direct supervision, oversees the operation and production of a number of saw types producing materials and parts for assembly into a variety of wood based components.

Starting pay rate of $17.00/hour, minimum.

Responsibilities of Position (Includes, but not limited to the following)

• In-feeds lumber into saw and provides project-specific direction for sawing activities on a variety of sawing equipment; typically, these are standard set up, relatively routine projects.
• Makes angle and length adjustment to cutting equipment to produce parts on cutting list or batch specifications, ensuring accuracy of cuts.
• Plans and assigns work tasks in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related production goals.
• Develops saw skills and experience on different types of saws in order to increase own versatility and productivity for component production.
• May perform minor adjustments to saws.
• Stacks cut lumber after processing.
• Adheres to OSHA requirements and company safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; and,
• Other duties may be assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• Knowledge of and ability to use motorized lumber handling and sawing equipment.
• Manual dexterity.
• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing lumber handling and sawing tasks.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to read and understand simple diagrams or blueprints.
• Knowledge of basic math, angles and use of measuring tools.

Work Environment / Physical Activity

The work environment and physical activity described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed within a production environment, subject to temperature variations, mechanical parts, increased noise levels and dust.
• Ability to work on foot for 8-10 hour shifts
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
• May be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing or kneeling.

Benefits Provided (full-time employees):

• Competitive wages (Compensation dependent on experience)
• Health / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Profit Sharing / 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Paid time-off & holidays

Candidates who meet our selection criteria will be contacted by phone or email for the next step in our hiring process.

Thank you for your interest in our position. We appreciate the time you have taken to apply with us. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

U.S. Truss Company (“U.S. Truss Co.) is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, handicap or disability, citizenship status, service member status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal or state law.