WESTEK TRUSS IS HIRING AND OUR NEW TEAM MEMBER COULD BE YOU!
Looking for summer employment? Here is an opportunity to build the framework that supports tomorrow’s homes and communities. Westek Truss is looking for motivated, hardworking individuals where precision, teamwork and craftsmanship come together every day. At Westek, a truss builder enjoys physical work and takes pride in what they do. If you enjoy working with your hands in a climate controlled truss manufacturing plant and thrive in a fast paced team environment, then this opportunity might be for you!
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Shift rotation – 3 x 12 hour shifts/week
- 12-hour shifts
- Can be busy, high volume
- Manufacturing environment – indoors/climate controlled
- Working with and around lumber products, tools and machinery
- Physically demanding – lifting and stacking able to lift up to 70 lbs safely
- Standing for extended periods/repetitive hammering
JOB TYPE
Temporary, Summer Employment
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Read/follow assembly sheets
- Gather correct material carts/verifying quantity
- Select proper plates as per drawings as well as proper plate positioning
- Assemble wood roof trusses per design specs
- Follow safe work practices and all health, safety and Company policies
- Use pneumatic tools
Plus – may perform other responsibilities as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
- High school diploma – preferred
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a truss assembler or construction labourer, preferred
- Knowledge of woodworking/framing preferred/pneumatic tools
- Ability to read assembly sheet, preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self motivated
- General labour/tasks
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edmonton, AB T5V 1S8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- truss building or construction labourer: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person
