Lead Truss Builder
Second Shift
JOB SUMMARY:
Position is responsible for determining the production direction according to schedule. Ensure safe working conditions for all coworkers. Able to set-up all truss types. Give direction to co workers. Communicate with Foreman and coworkers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Organize work to be done to obtain production goals in the most safe and efficient manner.
- Train employees in all areas of building process including safety and quality.
- Read and interpret work orders and production schedules (typed, handwritten, computer screen).
- Pull plates.
- Set up and operate presses, nail guns, and other equipment.
- Set up cut material and plates per specification.
- Connect plates with the use of hammer and/or press.
- Lift and stack product off lumber carts, band and mark product, and push/pull product on carts to designated areas.
- Complete continuous quality review throughout processes to meet quality and accuracy requirements including dimensions, lumber grades, and building process.
- Perform daily stretch and flex prior to starting job duties.
- Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment and work area.
- Report any equipment and product deficiencies to foreman.
- Follow all established written and unwritten company procedures.
- Wear all required PPE (steel toed boots, safety glasses, ear plugs, rubber palm gloves).
- Comply with OSHA requirements and established company safety policies and procedures.
- Accepts other duties as assigned by the Shop Foreman.
- Fill out forms (overrides, maintenance requests, plate sub sheets, Etc.)
SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- General knowledge of the assembly process.
- Ability to safely and effectively use a hammer, tape measure, and to band, stack and move product safely.
- Ability to safely operate a forklift.
- Ability to communicate effectively (speaking, listening, and writing) with co-workers.
- Ability to read fine print such as typed work orders, computer screen and tape measure.
- Ability to determine production direction.
- Basic math and geometry.
- Follow written, verbal or diagrammatic instructions/direction.
QUALIFICATIONS/ EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 18 years of age
- Preference may be given for previous related experience.
- Bilingual Preference (Spanish/English) given over other candidates
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This position require the ability to continuously stand, squat, bend, reach, and kneel; walk, handle push/pull up to 20 lbs, and lift/carry up to 25lbs; frequently push/pull up to 80 lbs, and lift/carry up to 40 lbs; occasionally lift/carry up to 100 lbs and push/pull up to 100 lbs with or with assistance from others.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment requires the employees to work both inside and outside. The environment generally includes, dust, dirt, equipment noise; working near moving machinery. PPE required at all times.