Truss Assembler – Construction
Family-run for 50 years, KOTT Inc. is one of Ontario’s largest suppliers of residential construction products and services. Our more than 250 employees serve builders and contractors from four manufacturing and distribution locations in Ottawa and the GTA.
What’s the opportunity?
KOTT trusses literally put a roof over people’s heads. You thrive on the teamwork and work ethic that is required to meet the demands of our fast-paced environment. You value working in a safe workplace as much as we take pride in providing one. We are looking for full-time Truss Assemblers to fill existing vacancies in our Assembler team.
Your regular schedule is Monday to Thursday from 6:30 am to 5:00 pm, with overtime hours possible during peak periods.
The wage range for this position is $20.00-$23.50/hour, based on your skills and experience.
Why join KOTT?
· Group benefits plan – includes medical, dental & vision care
· Health & wellness flex spending account – $500/year
· Employee recognition program – $6000 in prizes awarded/year
· Community support – $100/year given to a community organization of your choosing
· KOTT Store – employees get 50% off branded clothing
· Paid uniforms for customer-facing employees
· Annual boot allowance for Operations employees
· Employee & Family Assistance Program – free counselling, self-help resources available 24/7
· Hiring referral bonuses – $250 for each successful hire you recommend
· Performance assessments held twice/year
· Employee & family events
· Five core values guide the way we run our business
· Occupational Health & Safety is a priority
Your day-to-day responsibilities
· Preparing and assembling pre-fabricated roof trusses
· Using hand tools and power tools
· Picking orders
· Stacking lumber at saws
· Assisting with the movement of semi-finished and finished product
· KOTT Production employees may occasionally be assigned to work in other production areas on Moodie Drive based on workload, regardless of their primary department.
What you need to succeed
· Experience with power tools
· Experience working with your hands
· Framing experience is considered a strong asset
· Forklift experience is considered a strong asset
· Strong safety focus
· Ability to work well as part of a team
· Self-motivated, hardworking, positive
· Attention to detail
· Ability to communicate well in English
Please note that CSA-approved safety footwear is required – KOTT will provide other PPE
Applicants please note
· Reliable transportation is essential - KOTT is not on a bus route
· Pay will be based on skills and experience
· You must be legally eligible to work in Canada
· KOTT Inc. is an equal opportunity employer
· Contact KOTT HR if you need accommodations to apply or interview.
· While KOTT may use AI tools to help with screening resumes and assessing applicant's skills against job requirements, final candidate selection is made by the KOTT hiring manager/team.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00-$23.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Experience:
- Carpentry: 1 year (preferred)
- Truss Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)
- Power Tools: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
