Job Information
Aerotek Truss Assembler in Pleasantville, Iowa
Job Title: Truss Assembler
Job Description
Join a dynamic team for a 4-6 week project as a Truss Assembler, where you'll play a crucial role in manufacturing residential and commercial trusses. This opportunity offers potential roles as a Catcher, Builder, or the person, with a primary focus on builders (assemblers).
Responsibilities
Assemble wood trusses according to blueprints displayed on a screen.
Set up a jig with robotic pins for precise placement of pre-cut wood.
Tack plates and use a roller to flatten wood and plates, completing the product.
Read a tape measure to 1/16 of an inch accurately.
Utilize a hammer and pneumatic staple gun for assembly tasks.
Stand trusses upright in the yard and coordinate with forklift operators.
Work with saw operators to catch, check, stack, and label cut wood.
Use a carpenter square to check angles and ensure accuracy.
Essential Skills
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Proficiency in reading a tape measure.
Minimum of 6 months experience in general labor, manufacturing, production, carpentry, or construction.
Score 80% on Basic Industrial Math and Tape Measure test.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in rough carpentry, woodwork, and framing.
Familiarity with hand and power tools.
Knowledge of blueprint reading and mechanical assembly.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy the benefits of working with a family-owned company that values its employees. Benefit from a comprehensive insurance package, including health, dental, prescription drug coverage, and vision. Participate in a 401k plan with discretionary match and profit-sharing opportunities. Take advantage of paid holidays and paid time off, with increasing days based on tenure. Earn bonuses for attendance and receive a sign-on bonus when transitioning from temporary to permanent. Enjoy company outings, such as cookouts, food trucks, and employee appreciation events.
Work Environment
Experience a supportive work environment with shifts designed to accommodate work-life balance. Enjoy a 30-minute unpaid lunch and a paid 15-minute break. Work in a facility that adjusts to seasonal temperatures, opening doors in summer for a breeze and heating in winter. Dress code includes jeans, shorts, T-shirt, and steel-toed shoes. Provide your own framing hammer, hammer holder, and tape measure. Knee pads are available if needed. Be prepared for occasional Saturday shifts during peak times.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pleasantville, Iowa.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.77 - $22.77/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 Pleasantville,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 2025.
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.