Assembly Line Truss Builder (Carpenter / Assembler)
ENTRY LEVEL career starter
Job Description
The Assembly Line Truss Builder fabricates roof and floor trusses using lumber, power tools, and production equipment in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment. You will cut, assemble, and secure lumber components to create structural trusses for residential and commercial construction. This entry-level position offers comprehensive on-the-job training and requires accuracy, physical stamina, and a strong commitment to working safely with tools and machinery.
Responsibilities
Build roof and floor trusses by placing lumber into jigs, positioning plates, and securing components using hydraulic or pneumatic presses.
Operate saws, nail guns, hammers, tape measures, and automated machinery to complete production tasks efficiently and safely.
Inspect incoming materials and finished trusses for accuracy, structural integrity, and compliance with production specifications.
Read and follow engineered drawings, blueprints, cut sheets, and work orders to ensure precise assembly and correct dimensions.
Follow all safety procedures, including OSHA guidelines, proper use of personal protective equipment, and safe handling of tools and machinery.
Maintain production pace in line with daily schedules and collaborate closely with team members to meet output goals.
Move and stage lumber, stack and band finished trusses, and maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area throughout the shift.
Use measuring devices to verify dimensions and ensure that all components meet required tolerances.
Assist with basic equipment checks and communicate any issues with tools, machinery, or materials to the appropriate personnel.
Essential Skills
Mechanical aptitude and the ability to work confidently with tools, machinery, and measuring devices.
Physical strength and stamina to lift 50-75 lbs regularly and to stand, bend, and move throughout the shift.
Ability to read and follow engineered drawings, blueprints, cut sheets, and detailed work instructions.
Basic math skills to measure lumber, calculate lengths, and verify dimensions accurately.
Strong attention to detail to follow precise measurements and assembly instructions.
Effective teamwork skills, including clear communication and collaboration in a production environment.
Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing setting while following all safety procedures and PPE requirements.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Construction or carpentry background, including framing, rough carpentry, or trim work.
Experience in manufacturing or assembly line work, particularly in building materials or millwork production.
Hands-on experience with power tools such as nail guns, circular saws, and drills, as well as common hand tools.
Familiarity with construction-related tasks such as drywall, concrete, demolition, metal stud installation, and door installation.
Experience using tape measures and other measuring tools with a high degree of accuracy.
Comfort working with building materials and components in a production or jobsite environment.
Willingness to learn new equipment and processes through on-the-job training.
Why Work Here?
You will contribute directly to the home-building supply chain by creating trusses that become the structural backbone of houses, apartments, and commercial buildings across the region. The organization supports your overall well-being with comprehensive health benefits, including multiple medical plan options with prescription coverage, dental and vision plans, and a 24/7 employee assistance program. You and your family can access free personal health support programs such as weight loss coaching, diabetes management, and chronic musculoskeletal pain management. Work-life balance is a priority, supported by paid holidays, paid time off, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Financial well-being is reinforced through company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability benefits, optional supplemental coverage, tax-advantaged health and dependent care accounts, a retirement plan with company match, and eligibility for quarterly profit sharing. Additional perks include legal assistance and discounts on home and pet insurance, along with many other benefits designed to support you both at work and at home.
Work Environment
You will work in a fast-paced, indoor manufacturing facility focused on high-volume truss production. The environment includes exposure to noise, sawdust, and moving machinery, and you will regularly handle lumber and building materials. Personal protective equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection is required and used throughout the shift. The role is physically active, involving frequent lifting, standing, bending, and movement across the production floor while operating hand tools, power tools, and automated equipment in a team-driven setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Woodland, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Woodland,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2026.
About Aerotek
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
