Truss Technician 1 - Assembly

LEZZER LUMBER • Curwensville, Pennsylvania, United States • $41,890 - $58,178 / year • 2m ago

Truss Technician

Who We Are

Lezzer Lumber, family-owned and operated company, began in 1927 and has remained a leader in the building supply materials industry. Lezzer Lumber has grown over the decades into the 30th largest lumber dealers in the country. We are currently comprised of 11 retail stores, 4 commercial door facilities, and a truss manufacturing plant, all located in Pennsylvania.

What We Do

Lezzer Lumber is a building materials supply company for both commercial and residential building projects. Our commitment to providing quality products to our customers is a constant priority in our business. Lezzer employees are specifically trained to understand the importance of customer service; therefore, Lezzer employees strive to meet the needs of their customers to ensure satisfaction. Our employees have a wealth of knowledge which customers have come to rely on for order accuracy and job completion.

Benefits that Matter:

Generous Paid Time Off
Day & Night Shift Available!
Paid Holidays
Performance Incentive Bonus
Medical Insurance (Dental & Vision)
Career Opportunities for Advancement
401K Plan with Both Traditional and Roth Options Available
Employee Discount
Recognition and Rewards for a Job Well Done!

Summary:
Position reports directly to the Truss Shift Supervisor and is responsible for all aspects of roof and floor truss and wall panel manufacturing by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Examine material prior to assembly to make sure defective lumber is not included in any of the manufacturing of our trusses
Offload and sort materials onto designated carts and organizing the material for the job sequence
Complete the tasks on the assembly line for each job.
Put to use the various saws including the computer controlled Cybersaw, Spidasaw or Radial Arm saw for accurate cutting
Execute operation on the MiTek truss assembly table including specified board and web placement using the Virtek setup system
Operates Roof glider press, finished truss conveyor and automated truss stacker
Perform gable assembly using air nailers and staplers
Keep the manufacturing floor clear and safe during production line - attending to any housekeeping duties that may incur on the floor.
Immediately reports all accidents, injuries and incidents of damage, to merchandise, buildings and equipment and customer property to the Operations Manager.
Knows and practices safe and proper lifting, carrying and material maneuvering practices.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands / Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee as well as the work environment characteristics an employee may encounter while performing 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; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Additionally the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.