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Job Title: Truss Assembler

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled truss assembler to join our team on the 2nd shift. The role involves assembling residential and commercial trusses with precision and accuracy. You will have the opportunity to work in different roles, primarily as a builder, but also as a catcher or in a truss-standing position.

Responsibilities

+ Assemble wood trusses according to a blueprint displayed on a screen.

+ Set up a jig using robotic pins to place pre-cut wood accurately.

+ Tack plates and use a roller to flatten the wood and plates, completing the product.

+ Read a tape measure to 1/16 of an inch and utilize hand tools such as a hammer and pneumatic staple gun.

+ Stand the truss upright once completed, potentially working with a forklift operator.

+ Collaborate with the saw operator to catch and stack wood, ensuring proper labeling and measurement verification with a carpenter square.

Essential Skills

+ Ability to lift 50 lbs.

+ Proficient in reading a tape measure.

+ 6+ months of experience in general labor, manufacturing, production, carpentry, or construction.

+ Must score 80% on Basic Industrial Math and Tape Measure test.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with hand tools, power tools, and woodworking is beneficial.

+ Familiarity with blueprints and mechanical assembly processes.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a family-oriented work environment with great internal benefits. Benefit from a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, prescription drug coverage, and vision. Take advantage of a 401k plan with discretionary match and profit sharing. Celebrate paid holidays and enjoy generous paid time off accruals as you grow with the company. Participate in company outings, enjoy treats like cookies and cookouts, and receive company swag. We also offer a $500 sign-on bonus for temps who convert to direct hires and a $50 attendance bonus for working 46 hours in a week.

Work Environment

Work in a dynamic manufacturing environment on the 2nd shift, from Monday to Thursday, 3:30 pm to 1:00 am, and noon to 6:00 pm on Fridays. The facility is temperature-controlled, with open doors for ventilation in the summer and heating in the winter. Dress in jeans, shorts, a T-shirt, and steel-toe boots. Bring your own framing hammer, hammer holder, and tape measure. Occasionally, work may extend to Saturdays during busy periods. Knee pads are available if needed.

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 Nov 3, 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.