Truss Assembler

5 months ago


Brockville, Canada Terra Nova Truss Full time

Here at Terra Nova Truss, our continued growth has allowed us to increase our production facility from 2,800 sq ft. in 1991 to our present building size over 20,000 sq. ft. in Kingston, as well as adding our new Brockville location to our professional expertise. Our company’s growth means seeking out reliable, competent, and talented people. Joining our team gives a unique opportunity to develop a meaningful career in a full-time position. Terra Nova Truss provides not only challenging career opportunities, excellent benefits, on-the-job training, but also a friendly environment in which to work.

Job Summary:
Job Information:

- Monday to Friday (7:00 am to 4:00 pm).
- Overtime if needed and only on a voluntary basis.
- Benefits after six months of employment.
- $18/hour to start - wage increases based on job performance and experience plus a performance bonus.
- Work boots, tape measure, and hammer are required.

Essential Functions:

- Willingness to work hard and be part of a team.
- Must be reliable as our team depends on you showing up each day.
- Maintain awareness of proper truss plate placement.
- Assemble lumber to build trusses.
- Maintain truss machinery in good operating condition.
- Recognize and eliminate weak lumber (knots, wane, etc.).
- Maintain awareness of truss plant inventory; notify Truss Plant Foreman of any ordering needs.
- Various duties as required and requested.

Job Requirements:

- Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to perform in this physically demanding job and able to lift 50 lbs. several times a day.
- Must be able to work in a shop environment.

COVID-19 precaution(s):

- Remote interview process.
- Personal protective equipment provided and required.
- Temperature screenings.
- Social distancing guidelines in place.
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $18.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Brockville, ON K6V 5T4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person