Truss Assembler Lead

Ignite your career at Builders First. Source, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.

Truss Assembler Lead Location: West Richland, WA Truss Build Quality Products. Lead a Strong Team. Drive Production Success. As an Assembler Lead, you will play a key role in the manufacturing process by leading and supporting an assembly team that produces high-quality building components such as trusses, wall panels, windows, doors, and stairs.

This hands-on leadership position combines production expertise with team development, helping ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, mentoring team members, and leading by example, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a company that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

Team Leadership & Production Support Coordinate daily workflow and assign tasks to assembly team members to achieve production goals and meet project deadlines. Lead by example while actively participating in assembly operations. Monitor production progress, efficiency, and output to ensure quality and productivity standards are met.

Help identify opportunities for process improvements and increased operational efficiency. Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment focused on safety, accountability, and success. Assembly & Manufacturing Operations Assemble building components and products according to specifications and quality standards. Position, align, fasten, and secure components using hand tools, power tools, and production equipment.

Operate machinery and equipment used in assembly and fastening processes. Inspect materials and finished products, identifying and removing defective components when necessary. Rotate between workstations based on production needs and changing workloads. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of component assembly experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience in manufacturing, construction, carpentry, or related production environments. Ability to read and follow production instructions and specifications. Strong commitment to workplace safety and product quality.

Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple priorities.

Preferred Skills

Experience training or mentoring team members. Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, hand tools, and assembly processes. Experience working in the building materials, truss, panel, door, or window manufacturing industry. What Makes You Successful Leadership & Communication Communicates clearly and effectively with team members and leadership.

Provides constructive guidance and coaching. Builds strong working relationships and contributes to a positive team culture. Quality & Results Takes pride in producing quality work. Maintains accuracy while meeting production goals. Continuously looks for ways to improve processes and efficiencies. Safety & Reliability Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety at all times.

Consistently follows procedures and company policies. Dependable, accountable, and committed to team success. Adaptability Thrives in a dynamic production environment. Adjusts quickly to changing priorities, schedules, and customer demands. Work Environment & Physical Requirements This position works in a manufacturing environment where employees are regularly exposed to machinery, tools, and changing production demands.

Frequent standing, walking, reaching, lifting, and repetitive hand movements. Regular lifting of up to 50 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds. Exposure to moving mechanical equipment, dust, vibration, temperature changes, and outdoor weather conditions. Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, and other location-specific safety gear.

Ability to maintain regular attendance and safely perform job duties in a fast-paced production setting. Why Join Us? Join a team where your leadership, craftsmanship, and commitment to quality make a direct impact every day. As an Assembler Lead, you'll have the opportunity to develop team members, improve operations, and help deliver the building products our customers depend on.

At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people -first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what’s possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day.

In addition to the base wage listed, team members are also eligible to earn an additional incentive subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law. Eligibility and the amount of the incentive varies based on the terms and conditions of the locations’ active incentive plan for the respective year.

To help keep BFS employees safe, we actively enforce our drug free workplace expectations. This role is a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk of death, which means candidates must complete our pre-employment drug testing process, which includes marijuana. At Builders First.

Source, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance plans, 401(k) retirement savings plan, PTO (including paid sick time), and 8 paid holidays per year (for salaried and hourly team members).

Details about Builders First. Source’s benefits offerings are available here www.bldrbenefits.com. Builders First. Source is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

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