Clayton · 2 hours ago
Truss Builder 1
Tooele, UT
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelClayton is a leading single-family home builder dedicated to attainable housing and sustainable practices. The Truss Builder 1 role involves stacking, banding, inspecting, and preparing trusses for transport, ensuring a clean and organized work area while adhering to safety protocols.
Real Estate
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
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
Present at workstation wearing personal protection equipment and ready to work at starting time
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
Benefits
Flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package
Competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Programs
Paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program
Holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members
Company
Clayton
Founded in 1956, Clayton is committed to opening doors to a better life through homeownership.
Founded in 1956
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2003-08-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Colt Davis
Chief Operating Officer, Home Building Group
Brooke Henry
Executive Assistant To Chief Information Officer
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