Truss Builder - Construction or carpentry experience

84 Lumber Company • Full-time • Chalfont, Pennsylvania, United States • $18 / hour • 2w ago

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. No prior experience needed.

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

Skills & Qualifications:

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

Work Environment:

Indoor manufacturing facility
Exposure to loud noises, sawdust, and varying temperatures
Fast-paced, repetitive tasks with strict deadlines

Career Growth:

Opportunities to advance to Lead Builder, Machine Operator, or Truss Designer roles
Potential for pay increases and additional training.

Schedule:

First shift: 6:00 am to 2:30 pm - Monday through Friday (Eventual Saturdays)

Pay: $18.50/hr.

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!

Responsibilities:

Inserting or positioning materials, clamping, splicing, fitting parts by hand and with power tools, and verifying dimensions of cut material by following supervisor's instructions, blueprint specifications, and the cut sheet layout.

Using a hammer to place metal reinforcement plates over connecting joints.

Quality control of assembled items, proposing process improvements when applicable to increase efficiency.

Following prioritized production list assigned by Assembler Lead and using assigned press stations to place and press plates on appropriate lumber.

Fulfilling daily machine and area cleanup procedures.

Qualifications:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others one-on-one

Ability to read and understand simple diagrams, blueprints, and a tape measure

Ability to work 10-12 hours shifts and lift up to 80 pounds

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

84 Lumber Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. 84 Lumber Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact [email protected].