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Truss Equipment Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Truss Assembler

Sioux Falls, SD · On-site

$15 - $19.25/hr

With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned ... Collect all tools and equipment. * Secure job site to eliminate potential hazards. * Restock ...

Truss Repair Associate

Robertsdale, AL · On-site

$12.75 - $15.25/hr

Truss Repair Associate Reports to : General Manager Classification: Hourly Department: Truss The ... Three months of experience operating forklifts or similar equipment. * Must be able to pass a ...

Truss Repair Associate

Robertsdale, AL · On-site

$12.75 - $15.25/hr

Position Title: Truss Repair Associate Reports to : General Manager Classification: Hourly ... Three months of experience operating forklifts or similar equipment. * Must be able to pass a ...

Truss Repair Associate

Robertsdale, AL · On-site

$12.75 - $15.25/hr

Position Title: Truss Repair Associate Reports to : General Manager Classification: Hourly ... Three months of experience operating forklifts or similar equipment. * Must be able to pass a ...

Truss Builder

Wasilla, AK · On-site

$15.75 - $19/hr

Maintain a clean work environment including keeping machinery and equipment free of debris ... Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance ...

Truss Assembler

Saint Cloud, MN · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

The Truss Assembler is responsible for assembling wood trusses and structural building components ... Experience operating production equipment, pneumatic tools, or forklifts preferred; ability to ...

The Truss Assembler is responsible for assembling wood trusses and structural building components ... Experience operating production equipment, pneumatic tools, or forklifts preferred; ability to ...

Truss Assembler

Rathdrum, ID · On-site

$14.25 - $18.25/hr

The Truss Assembler is responsible for assembling wood trusses and structural building components ... Experience operating production equipment or pneumatic tools * Work is performed in a manufacturing ...

Truss Assembler

Rathdrum, ID · On-site

$14.25 - $18.25/hr

The Truss Assembler is responsible for assembling wood trusses and structural building components ... Experience operating production equipment or pneumatic tools * Work is performed in a manufacturing ...

Truss Assembler

Saint Cloud, MN · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

The Truss Assembler is responsible for assembling wood trusses and structural building components ... Experience operating production equipment or pneumatic tools * Work is performed in a manufacturing ...

Truss Assembler

Saint Cloud, MN · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

The Truss Assembler is responsible for assembling wood trusses and structural building components ... Experience operating production equipment or pneumatic tools * Work is performed in a manufacturing ...

Truss Sawyer I

Milton, FL · On-site

$1.1K - $1.5K/wk

... equipment. * Stock all materials and informs forklift operator/leader of needed materials for ... Truss Sawyer II * Truss Sawyer III * Truss Sawyer Lead . Bailey, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average weekly pay for truss equipment operator in the United States is $1,522.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,269.23 and $1,692.31 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Truss Assembler

Sioux Falls, SD • On-site

$15 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago


Mead Lumber rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Company Overview: Component Manufacturing Company, a Mead Lumber Company, is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.
Why Join Us?
  • Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
  • Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

Job Summary: The Truss Assembler works as part of a production team to construct roof trusses, floor trusses, and wall panels. This position performs hands-on assembly and fabrication of components on a production line while following specifications, quality standards, and established safety procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
  • Review engineering layout and cut sheets to verify the correct wood materials, lengths, grade and size.
  • Correctly set up the jig with team members for each specific truss in pre-production.
  • Apply the correct plate sizes during assembly per computer aided design (CAD) software.
  • Check quality of product and verify critical specifications such as heel height, seat cuts, depths, spans and squareness of the truss.
  • Assemble the truss with the assigned team.
  • Plan and pace work to equal the lead assembler.
  • Achieve daily, weekly, project and team related productivity goals as determined by Production Management.
  • Ensure all components comply with required standards from the Truss Plate Institute (TPI) and other relevant regulatory agencies.
  • Stack and bundle all trusses;
    • Verify all orders are correctly marked.
    • Move finished products to the yard and assemble bundling blocks.
  • Maintain a clean job site:
    • Collect all tools and equipment.
    • Secure job site to eliminate potential hazards.
    • Restock connector plates as needed.
    • Other duties as assigned.
  • Reports to the Plant Manager. Does not have any direct reports.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications:
  • Lift heavy objects up to 75lbs or more, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. Bend, push, pull, twist and squat frequently. Use hammer and nail guns frequently during the shift, climb and descend from elevated tables frequently.
  • Correctly read a tape measure to the sixteenth of an inch quickly and with no errors.
  • Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in construction work including; nail gun, hammer, forklift, press machine, tape measure and saws.
  • High School diploma or any combination of education or experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work. Previous experience of one year working in a truss or panel plant preferred or framing residential buildings.
  • Solid work history with a proven track record of successes in framing residential or commercial buildings. Must understand construction industry and culture. Concrete work, grain bin construction or specific types of landscaping may be helpful as well.
  • Ability to effectively follow verbal and written instructions. Be coachable by team members and leadership.
  • Supply basic hand tools: measuring tape (25 ft. or more) and a framing hammer (20 oz. or larger).
  • Operate with a team in a fast-paced and loud environment.

Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:
Additional Benefits Include:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
  • 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
  • Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
  • Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program

Equal Employment Opportunity: Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran's status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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