At Star Truss, we offer an exciting place to build your career.
Location: We are located at 1700 Molson St in Winnipeg.
Hours: Work is full time, for either day or afternoon shifts. (7 am – 3:30 pm and *3:30 pm – midnight)
Pay: Starting wage is $16.18 – 18.96/hour based on experience. *shift premium for afternoon shift.
We offer you:
- competitive compensation
- group benefits
- company matching RRSP/DPSP program
- employee home purchase program
- retail discounts
Requirements
- Previous truss manufacturing experience is preferred, but not necessary.
- No formal training is required.
- Must be physically able to:
- Climb up and down from an approximately 3 foot high work area several times per hour.
- Stand for up to 2 ½ hours at a time without rest.
- Lift wood trusses and components up to 16 feet long and weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
- Must be able to use and read a tape measure.
- CSA approved safety shoes/boots, to be purchased by the employee before commencing work.
Job Overview
Production Workers work within the guidelines set by management, working closely with the Lead Hand/Table Captain and Production Manager.
- The production workflow is as follows: Assisting in setting up the truss jig, moving materials to the production table; assembling each truss as per the engineering shop drawings; ensuring that the connector plates are placed correctly on both sides of the truss; that all material is of good quality, the correct size & grade, and cut to the correct specifications; and that each truss is labeled correctly.
- Observe and comply with all safety rules.
- Clean up work areas at the end of each shift.
- Assist with other duties as assigned by management.
- Tools required to perform daily duties: hard hat, safety vest, gloves and other PPE will be supplied by Star Truss.
Working Conditions
Work is full time, on site, for both day and/or afternoon shifts. Work has exposure to noise from equipment/machinery and other occupational hazards, as well as dealing with inclement weather and dust.
About Us
Star Truss, a division of Star Building Materials, is wholly owned by Qualico. Star Truss is one of Manitoba’s largest prefab truss plants. With an experienced design staff, state-of-the-art design software and the latest in manufacturing equipment, we can tackle even the most difficult projects.
Star Truss manufactures and supplies prefab floor and roof trusses to builders throughout Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. We also carry and supply a full range of engineered wood products such as wood i-joists, LVL beams and LVL wall framing. Every product we supply is designed to meet or exceeds code standards and our quality control program ensures the final product does as well. To learn more, click here.
Qualico is committed to the health, safety and wellness of its employees and the community. By continuing our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, Qualico has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires all employees in Canada to be fully vaccinated. Proof of vaccination, in the form of a provincially recognized document, must be submitted as a condition of employment. Our policy allows for accommodation in cases of valid medical or religious exemptions. Information related to proof of vaccination or exemption will be kept confidential.
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