Truss Assembler
Job Description
Why Con-Tech? Work Hard, Get Covered, Build a Career.Most entry-level factory jobs give you a paycheck and a high-deductible health plan that eats up half your earnings. We do things differently. At Con-Tech Building Components, you aren’t just pressing buttons on an assembly line — you’re building the structural backbone of local homes and commercial buildings alongside skilled craftspeople. As a proud member of the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council, we offer the kind of total compensation package that actually lets you take care of your family and plan for the future. The Union & Benefits Package That Sets Us Apart:100% Employer-Paid Healthcare: Full Health, Dental, and Vision coverage for you AND your family with $0 out-of-pocket premium costs deducted from your paycheck.Great Work-Life Balance: Reliable 1st shift hours (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday – Friday)—get off early every day and keep your evenings and weekends for your family and personal life.Real Union Pension: 5-year vested union pension plan so you’re earning toward retirement from day one.Paid Time Off: 7 Paid Holidays + 2 PTO days to start.Career & Pay Advancement: Start strong at $20.05/hour with an official 8-month performance evaluation review for direct raise potential.Low Cost Union Setup: Low union dues with easy start up amount.Modern Equipment: Train and work with updated, cutting-edge truss manufacturing technology and automated systems. Who We’re Looking ForYou don’t need years of component manufacturing experience — we will train you on-site.What you do need is a strong work ethic, a reliable mindset, and the pride of a builder. If you enjoy physical, hands-on work, like seeing a tangible product come together at the end of the day, and want to learn the trade from skilled union carpenters, this is the job for you. Key Requirements:Physical Stamina: This is a fast-paced industrial production role. You must be in good physical condition and able to heavy lift up to 100 lbs repeatedly throughout your shift.Reliability: Showing up on time every day for the 6:00 AM shift ready to work alongside your team.Drug Screening: Ability to pass a mandatory pre-employment drug screening.Education: High School Diploma or GED is a plus, but not strictly required.Preferred Skills (Bonus, but NOT required):Ability to read a standard tape measure accurately.Experience or working knowledge using basic hand tools and power tools. What You’ll Be Doing DailyAs an Entry-Level Truss Assembler, you’ll work directly on our production line to build engineered wooden roof and floor trusses.Assemble Components: Lay out lumber, set steel plates, and operate equipment to assemble custom trusses according to engineered structural drawings.Learn the Trade: Work side-by-side with experienced carpenters who will teach you truss geometry, blueprint interpretation, and production techniques.Follow Leadership: Take direction from shift supervisors and lead carpenters to hit daily production goals.Prioritize Safety: Follow all company and union safety protocols to protect yourself, your crew, and the equipment.Maintain the Shop: Keep your workspace clean, organized, and free of hazards. Ready to Build Something That Lasts?Stop trading your time for dead-end factory work. Join the Con-Tech team in Troy, MO, gain valuable carpenter-backed trade skills, and secure 100% employer-paid family health benefits from day one.Company DescriptionLocated in Troy, MO, Con-Tech Building Components has supplied custom roof/floor trusses and prefabricated wall panels across the bi-state area for over 25 years. We combine state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment with hands-on trade expertise. As a union facility (Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council), we believe in doing honest work, taking care of our team with 100% employer-paid benefits, and building products that last.Company DescriptionLocated in Troy, MO, Con-Tech Building Components has supplied custom roof/floor trusses and prefabricated wall panels across the bi-state area for over 25 years. We combine state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment with hands-on trade expertise. As a union facility (Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council), we believe in doing honest work, taking care of our team with 100% employer-paid benefits, and building products that last.