Truss Builder/Assembly

Job Title: Truss Builder / Assembler

Job Description: This role involves performing repetitive assembly operations to mass-produce trusses and related products in a fast-paced production environment. You will use hand and power tools, follow measurements and blueprints, and work at various stations on the assembly line to ensure products meet quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities: Place parts in the correct position and relationship to each other according to specifications and instructions. Bolt, clip, screw, cement, or otherwise fasten parts together using appropriate hand and power tools. Cut materials and products to specific measurements as required for each job. Identify and remove defective products from the production line to maintain quality standards. Operate and tend machines that perform force fitting or fastening operations on the assembly line. Rotate between different workstations as production needs change and as different models of products are produced. Adapt to working on varying models and types of trusses and related products as production requirements shift. Read and follow simple written instructions, basic schematics, and blueprints as needed for assembly and installation tasks. Use a tape measure and basic math skills to verify dimensions and ensure accurate cuts and assembly. Maintain a clean and safe work area by cleaning equipment, floors, and workspaces in accordance with safety procedures. Follow all safety guidelines, including the proper use of personal protective equipment and safe operation of tools and machinery. Perform other related duties as assigned to support production and facility operations.

Essential Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple written instructions and basic documentation. Ability to write simple correspondence and communicate clearly in individual and small group situations. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, and apply basic math skills in a production environment. Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure for cutting and assembly tasks. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions. Ability to solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with hand and power tools in a manufacturing or construction setting. Ability to work in a repetitive, fast-paced production environment with changing tasks and product models. Willingness and ability to work overtime when required to meet production demands. Capability to continuously stand, walk, reach, and use hands for handling and assembly tasks throughout the shift. Physical ability to continuously lift and move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds.

Additional Skills & Qualifications: No specific education or prior experience required; on-the-job training is provided. Prior carpentry experience is helpful and considered an advantage. Experience in construction, truss assembly, or manufacturing processes is beneficial. Familiarity with reading blueprints, schematics, and basic installation instructions is a plus. Comfort using hand tools, power tools, and production equipment in an industrial environment. Ability to work effectively as part of a production team and move between workstations as needed.

Why Work Here? You will join a production environment where hands-on skills, reliability, and teamwork are highly valued. The role offers opportunities to develop mechanical and construction-related skills, gain experience with manufacturing processes, and work with a variety of tools and equipment. You can expect a culture that emphasizes safety, consistent work, and the chance to contribute directly to the creation of high-quality products.

Work Environment: This position is based in a manufacturing and production facility with a physically active workday. You will continuously stand, walk, use your hands to handle materials and tools, reach with arms, and communicate with team members. The role occasionally requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. You will regularly lift and move materials, including continuous lifting up to 25 pounds, frequent lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasional lifting up to 100 pounds. The work environment includes exposure to moving mechanical parts and airborne particles, as well as frequent exposure to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, electrical risks, and vibration. The noise level is usually loud, and you will use ear plugs for hearing protection and eye protection along with other required personal protective equipment. The setting is a production floor where tasks and product models can change, and overtime may be required based on operational needs.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richland, WA.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $19.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Richland, WA.Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.About Aerotek Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.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.