Truss Builder

Position: Truss Builder 1
Clayton is a leading single-family, values-driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices and creating a world-class experience for customers and team members. Our company portfolio includes a broad offering of attainable housing, and as a vertically integrated home builder, we are uniquely positioned to serve customers through every stage of the home ownership journey – building, selling, financing, and insuring homes.

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  
1.Stacking and Banding  a.Certified by instructor to safely operate a forklift  b.Stacks roof truss packages according to size and job number  c.Bands roof truss packages for transport to the jobsite  d.Inspects trusses for any damage or missing plates  e.Reads the production sheet to verify lot number and quantity is correct and tags are correct for load  f.Safely loads and uses a nail & staple gun  g.Reads

and understands plans on how to build 2-ply, 3-ply & 4-ply trusses  h.Understands and safely uses the finish press on all jack trusses  i.Operates the hydraulic stacker. Sorts and stacks per side, by job  j.Reads and understands production plans on sheathing gables for up, down, full gable, partial gable  k.Able to distinguish between nail patterns on girders and gables. Looks ahead on what is being built andstack trusses in yard accordingly without slowing down the truss builders  l.Safely

operates a forklift to unload the stacker of trusses up to 60’ in length  
2.Pulling Plates  a.Reads plate count on plans  b.Pulls correct plates for trusses  c.Understands and identifies the different sizes and gauges of plates  d.Understands the proper procedure for substitution of plates  e.Documents all plate changes  f.Keeps plate area organized, clean and stocked  
3.Plating Trusses  a.Position requires the use of a hammer and belt holder  b.Where and when to use the suspended staple guns  c.Read and understand plans for proper placement of plates  d.Know how to securely fasten plates to truss joints  e.Safely operate gantry and truss lifters to move truss to finish press line  f.Clean up as required for the work area  
4.Cart Component Stacking  a.Understands truss component markings  b.Stacks truss component in correct place and on the correct cart  c.Checks carts for missing components by comparing to component list  d.Accurately makes truss tags for carts  e.Labels truss components per cut sheets  f.Moves carts to staging area in preparation for assembly  Heibar

Job Description  5. Equipment Cleanup  a. Cleans saw as per Sawyer II instructions  b. Keeps work area clean, organized and all material flat stacked  c. Makes sure all empty carts are properly staged as directed  d. Cleanup as required for work area  6. On-Time Performance  a. 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

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 team members after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee…