Assembler - Wall

Position Summary

Performs one or more repetitive and rotating jobs on an assembly line or sub-assembly line to produce and assemble wall and/or truss components. Involves such processes as inserting materials, clamping, fitting parts together and connecting parts using a combination of hand tools, air-powered tools and automated equipment.

Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assembles building parts on a production table or automated line for Truss and Walls
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required and assigned
• Processes includes insertion or positioning of materials by nailing, screwing, cutting components and metal plates to size using a combination of hand tools, air powered and automated equipment
• Measures product or length of boards by marks on sorting table or with measuring tape
• Ensures assembled components meet established quality standards
• Rotate through all the tasks required in a particular production process
• Lift and handle dimensional lumber of varying sizes and lengths
• Loads/stacks finished materials on carts and/or pallets
• Understands and observes all safety procedures & practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers
• Perform other duties and responsibilites as required and assigned

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Tape measure experience
• Previous experience in construction, framing, truss assembly desirable with a variety of hand (hammer) and power tools (nail gun/saw)

Other Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Work morning/evening hours during week and required weekends and overtime
• Maintenance of regular attendance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent Verbal & Written Communication
• Basic math & measurement skills
• Comprehend and follow instructions communicated in written, oral and diagram form
• Ability to concentrate and attend to detail amidst busy work environment
• Ability to work as an individual and as a team to meet productions goals
• Willing to obtain other training if deemed necessary in performance of responsibilities and continuing education

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Work is in a warehouse setting and performed within a production environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels and dust
• Have clear, close vision for reading and computer work, measurements, assembly of parts and visual acuity to operate power tools
• Repetitive motion of the wrists, hands and or fingers
• May require reaching at or above shoulder level and below waist 
• Must be able to safely squat, bend, climb, lift/carry up to 64 lbs., push/pull up to 60 lbs.,
• Grasp, talk, hear, standing/walk for prolonged periods