Truss Assembler - Fountain, CO

Summary: Assembles roof and/or floor trusses by performing one or more repetitive jobs on an assembly line or sub-assembly line to produce and assemble the truss. This requires such processes as insertion of materials, clamping, fitting parts and use of some hand tools.

COMPANY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety – Observe and follow safety and security procedures designed to ensure the safety of our employees.

High Performance – Consistently perform at a high level and with a sense of urgency.

Integrity & Honesty – Demonstrate and enforce full compliance to rules, regulations and standards in a candid, truthful and ethical manner.

Focus – Stays on task to achieve goals and objectives even during difficult and stressful situations.

Teamwork – Cooperatively works with team members to solve problems, identify waste and meet organizational goals.

POSITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assembles trusses by positioning lumber and plates on the line, aligned within the hardware, and as seen on the model truss.

Sets press machine pins as directed by crew leader.

Hammers plates into lumber on the bottom of the truss.

Releases assembled truss from hardware on to racks or stacks on the ground.

Maintains working area free of miscellaneous equipment and debris. Sweeps work area at the end of the shift.

Reports all unsafe working conditions and practices to the crew leader.

Complies with all employee conduct and safety guidelines.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of Associates and Managers

Ability to learn & grow – i.e. learn & apply TMS, learn kaizen, gain CPR certification as well as Forklift certification.

Ability to lift &/or move up to 50 pounds

Able to perform assembly tasks as required

Basic Math skills needed

DIRECT REPORTS

None

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

No prior experience or training required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Read, write and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to talk. The employee is required to hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the job may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary to perform job duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The employee is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position does not require travel.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour