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Truss Assembler

@ Norspan

Headingley, Manitoba

Full-time
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Overview

Norspan, a locally owned engineered wood product supply center in Headingley, Manitoba, is hiring a full-time Truss Assembler. The role assembles trusses to company standards under a supervisor's direction, with an emphasis on safety, accuracy and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

  • Set up workstation for each order under supervisor direction
  • Assemble trusses per company policies and safety procedures
  • Inspect equipment, materials and work quality
  • Maintain a clean workstation and operate machinery safely

Requirements summary:

  • Woodworking and/or construction experience
  • Hammer use and foot-inch-sixteenth tape measure reading
  • Ability to read and comply with work orders
  • Detail-oriented with attention to accuracy and safety

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Employer posting date
2026-04-30
First seen by our source
2026-10-27
Source record updated
2026-11-03

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Job details

DepartmentManufacturing & production
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingWarehouse
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish

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Job description

Norspan is a locally owned and operated engineered wood product supply center located in Headingley, Manitoba. We primarily service the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, providing engineered wood products that our customers can rely on.

Norspan offers a dynamic workplace with professional growth and education opportunities for all employees. As a growing company, we are always looking to promote from within and advance our long-time employees. Join us today and feel the difference in a workplace that’s on your team.

The ideal candidate’s responsibilities will be:

  • To work under the direction of a supervisor to set up the workstation for each order
  • To assemble trusses in accordance with Company policies & procedures, health and safety, and Standard Operating Procedures
  • To regularly inspect and review the condition of the equipment, the quality of the materials being used, and the quality of the work being performed/completed, and advise the supervisor of any concerns
  • To maintain a clean workstation throughout the shift, in addition to a final clean-up shortly before the end of the shift
  • To be responsible for using all equipment and operating all machinery in a safe, correct, and careful manner (as trained and instructed)
  • To actively participate in daily meetings and offer suggestions for continuous improvement for processes, production, and people
  • To complete other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Woodworking and/or construction experience
  • Demonstrated the ability to use a hammer and read a tape measure in the foot-inch-sixteenth method
  • Demonstrated the ability to read, understand, and comply with work orders
  • The ability to work independently and cooperatively in support of the team
  • The ability to be detail-oriented, with attention to accuracy and safety
  • The ability to prioritize and work productively as a member of the team
  • Demonstrate the ability to learn and develop new skills
  • Strong organizational and communication skills

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with Norspan, apply today with your resume and cover letter, including salary expectations.

Norspan is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive for all. Norspan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s protected status under the Human Rights Code including but not limited to race/ethnicity, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, national origin, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the selection process. Candidates requiring accommodations may contact [email protected].

We appreciate the interest shown by all applicants, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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