Structural Truss Assembly Technician

Role Overview

From the first board you pick to the final band placed on a finished bundle, your shift builds structural trusses that frame homes and commercial projects. As a Structural Truss Assembly Technician, you’ll work hands-on with lumber, plates, and tools to produce quality components safely and efficiently.

A Day in the Role

• Prepare assemblies by picking, stacking, and sorting truss parts to job specifications.
• Verify materials and placement against paperwork to ensure correct sequence and location.
• Secure metal connector plates by hammering them into position as needed.
• Neatly stack, band, and label finished trusses with the appropriate job code for delivery.
• Keep the work area clear of debris and miscellaneous equipment; sweep at the end of the shift.
• Report unsafe conditions and practices to your lead or supervisor promptly.
• Follow OSHA requirements and company procedures to maintain safety at all times.
• Maintain regular, predictable attendance during assigned working hours.

Schedule & Environment

Hours: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday–Friday

• Mandatory overtime may be required, including Saturdays and Sundays.
• Work occurs outdoors and in high-noise areas; personal protective equipment is required.

Physical Demands

• Lift up to 75–100 lbs throughout the shift.
• Frequently: sit, stand, walk, push/pull, squat/kneel, bend/stoop, twist/turn, handle/grasp, and reach overhead/outward.

What You Bring

• 6+ months of production experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred; carpentry or wood shop coursework is a plus.
• Ability to listen, take direction, and learn quickly.
• Basic English reading/writing and fundamental math skills.
• Proficiency with a tape measure.
• Comfort using a hammer, nail gun, staple gun, and power saws.
• Team-oriented attitude and safe work practices.

Tools & Gear

• Cold and wet weather gear.
• Personal hammer and 30' tape measure.

Preferred Backgrounds

• Shipping/Receiving, Warehouse, or Material Handling experience.
• Mechanical assembly and precision measurement/inspection skills.
• Manufacturing environment experience.
• High School / GED.

Machines & Technologies You’ll Use

• Industrial controls
• Power tools

About PrideStaff

PrideStaff offers a wide range of rewarding career options. Whether you value the variety of temporary roles or the stability of a full-time position, we help match you with opportunities that align with your skills and interests.