Truss Assembly Lead

1 month ago


Britton, United States NexGen Full time
Serving customers in the Upper Midwest, NexGen manufactures truss systems and wall panels from locations in Minnesota and South Dakota as Truss Pros and Precision Wall Systems and distributes building materials as Minnesota Building Pros.

A Brief Overview
Directs the work of Assemblers who assemble truss components. This position is a working role but is also responsible for leading a team who oversees the assembly process in an efficient manner.

Pay Range: $21.00 - $22.00/hour

What you will do
  • Lay out truss supplies and materials on carts or floor and stock plates for component set-up.
  • Assemble components under the direction of the line leaders.
  • Load and band finished materials on carts/pallets inside and/or outside.
  • Receive incoming products, commodities, and materials.
  • Read shop drawings to identify plate sizes, plate gauges, girder truss nailing and bolt patterns.
  • Read shop drawings to understand stacking order when required.
  • Monitor production workflow process assisting other areas as needed.
  • Operate all equipment necessary to the assembly process.
  • Adhere to established safety rules and regulations and follows all safety procedures; maintain a safe environment.
  • Comply with Company's attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance.
  • Assist in maintaining an organized work environment which may include emptying trash receptacles and keeping all bays/staging areas clean and organized.
  • Provide excellent customer service and participate in a positive work environment.
  • Monitor inventory as required by location management.
  • Retain an awareness of the work environment critical to the task at hand to produce error free and damage free results.
  • Participate in and complete assigned trainings.
  • Criteria for Lead:
  • Working role that leads fewer than 10 associates
  • Direct the work of the team - assign duties & tasks


Education Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required.


Experience Qualifications
  • Prior carpentry experience preferred.
  • 4-6 years of industry experience / truss assembly required.


Skills and Abilities
  • Must be able to read a tape measure and use a hammer.
  • Ability to learn to operate equipment such as routers, saws, presses, and staple guns.
  • Ability to operate a crane.
  • Excellent teamwork & customer relationships.
  • Understand all truss building terminology.
  • Understand importance of camber and why it is used.
  • Understand build tolerances.
  • Use and navigate shop floor build software.


NexGen, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
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