Truss Builder 1

Clayton Homes, a Berkshire Hathaway company and the nation's leading housing provider, is a vertically integrated housing company that builds, sells, and insures affordable housing. Our commitment to creating a World Class Customer Experience is unparalleled in the housing industry and we believe it begins with a World Class Team Member Experience. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you're in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you'll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Stacking and Banding

Certified by instructor to safely operate a forklift

Stacks roof truss packages according to size and job number

Bands roof truss packages for transport to the jobsite

Inspects trusses for any damage or missing plates

Reads the production sheet to verify lot number and quantity is correct and tags are correct for load

Safely loads and uses a nail & staple gun

Reads and understands plans on how to build 2-ply, 3-ply & 4-ply trusses

Understands and safely uses the finish press on all jack trusses

Operates the hydraulic stacker. Sorts and stacks per side, by job

Reads and understands production plans on sheathing gables for up, down, full gable, partial gable

Able to distinguish between nail patterns on girders and gables. Looks ahead on what is being built and stack trusses in yard accordingly without slowing down the truss builders

Safely operates a forklift to unload the stacker of trusses up to 60' in length

Pulling Plates

Reads plate count on plans

Pulls correct plates for trusses

Understands and identifies the different sizes and gauges of plates

Understands the proper procedure for substitution of plates

Documents all plate changes

Keeps plate area organized, clean and stocked

Plating Trusses

Position requires the use of a hammer and belt holder

Where and when to use the suspended staple guns

Read and understand plans for proper placement of plates

Know how to securely fasten plates to truss joints

Safely operate gantry and truss lifters to move truss to finish press line

Clean up as required for the work area

Cart Component Stacking

Understands truss component markings

Stacks truss component in correct place and on the correct cart

Checks carts for missing components by comparing to component list

Accurately makes truss tags for carts

Labels truss components per cut sheets

Moves carts to staging area in preparation for assembly

Equipment Cleanup

Cleans saw as per Sawyer II instructions

Keeps work area clean, organized and all material flat stacked

Makes sure all empty carts are properly staged as directed

Cleanup as required for work area

On-Time Performance Present at workstation wearing personal protection equipment and ready to work at starting time

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Can accurately read and understand a tape measure down to a 16th of an inch

• Knowledge of common building materials used in residential, multi-family and commercial construction

• Knowledge of component manufacturing process used in residential, multi-family and commercial construction

• Attention to detail, takes pride in quality of work

• Efficient and able to complete assignments within a given deadline

• Strong verbal communication skills

• Communicates effectively with team members

Why Clayton?

A Berkshire Hathaway Company - an integrity-based organization offering unlimited career growth opportunities.

Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time employees after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.

As part of Clayton's commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.

Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists: America's Best Employers, America's Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women.

At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.

Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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