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Inside: BCMC in the rear view mirror:

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Gable End Wall Bracing: page 7

Layman’s Lumber Guide: Employee Retention & Productivity: Madisons Canadian Lumber Reporter:

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JobLine Hiring Zone: Available Jobs Available Candidates

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Safety First Topics in English/Spanish:

Business Directory:

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In the Rear View Mirror

I went to BCMC 2012 in New Orleans as an attendee. The goal: talk to advertisers and catch up with friends. I came away from that show thinking it may be time to attend in San Antonio Thomas McAnally - Editor if the economy picked up. Fast forward to 2013 and you couldn’t believe the difference. Lots of equipment on display and the layout was open and inviting. Activity was brisk at every booth, including ours. The Riverwalk venue was great, the convention hall was great, and it felt like good times were here again. Man, I’m glad we had a booth this year!

Interest in the Advertiser was high. We handed out over 200 magazines and talked to several advertisers about their 2014 plans. While most manufacturers had seen our magazine on line, they were surprised to see the BCMC issue in print, (only for the show). If you are wondering who the other guy was in our booth, his name is Don Coleman. A past division manager at Digital Equipment Corp and Hewlett Packard, Don is easy to talk to and brought a lot to the effort. Ask Stan Sias or Leonard Wasserman, Don is a fun guy who has those special people skills only possessed by seasoned marketing and sales professionals. He made the show even better than I had thought possible. Look for Don in our booth next year!

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1992 (2005) Koskovich Auto Omni Component Saw 4-blade s/n AO920xxR, This saw was completely rebuilt by the OEM in 2005 and has seen light duty since. The saw includes shaker-pan waste conveyor, factory side pans, factory console with PC, Exair cabinet coolers, and all available. $9,950 FOB OH. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Idaco Webmatic 4 Blade Web Saw Manual Angulation, 9" to 16' Length Capacity. Waste Conveyor(under saw) needs New Belt(approximately $400).

480 Volt/3 Phase. Excludes Incline Waste Conveyor(adjacent to saw). $6,900 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2002 Hain Quick Rafter Cutter Hain Company model QRC, double-bevel cut machine, cuts 2x4 and 2x6, includes (2) 2 HP motors, (2) 7 1/4� blades set at 45 degree angles to one another, steel frame with aluminum housing, manual angulation with air brakes. 90 PSI, 440 volt, 3 phase electrical. $2,900 FOB CA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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2005 Mitek Hercules 30' Auto Feeder Location: AZ Price: $6,950.00 NOW $6,500.00 -6 Chain Live Deck -16' x 30' Footprint -Auto or Manual Lumber Feed -460 Volt / 3 Phase Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2005 Virtek Laser MC-20 Automated plate cutting/laser burning layout system with right to left feed of material up to 20'. System is complete with Virtek Laser MC Class IV laser w/computer workstation in OEM environmental enclosure. Laser burner is combined with Vista Angle Boss undertable, angulating, cut-off saw and infeed table with lumber advance pusher bar. 20" blade, 480V, 3ph power. Safety guards, Windows operating system. 460V, 3ph power for saw, two 110 volt, single phase circuits required for the PC and the laser. 80 PSI air.

Price: $46,890 :: FOB ID Condition: Good Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2005 Hundegger SC-1 Saw CNC Linear Saw / Live Deck / Beveling Head Out Feed / Cuts I-Joists, LSL, LVL, GlueLams, etc.)

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2003 Alpine Metra-Cut Saw w/20' Hain Measuring System 5 HP Motor with 16" Blade. 230/460 Volt, 3 Phase. 20' Hain Powered Measuring System & 10 Infeed Roller Conveyor. Turntable Air Brake. Price: $6,900.00 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Safety Speed Cut H-5 Panel Saw (IN) Safety Speed Cut, model H-5, vertical panel saw utilizes 3.25 H.P., 15 amp 120v industrial saw motor, double guide tube bearings, molded plastic material rollers, adjustable rulers, 8" blade, Crosscut material up to 64" wide, and 1 ¾” thick, unlimited rip cut length, includes optional wheels and stand. Wheels need repair. Price: $1,799 :: FOB IN. Condition: Fair.

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2005 Alpine PF-90 Saw with AutoMark Option Automated under-table saw with 20" blade can cut multiple pieces with a single up-cut stroke. AutoMark uses data from design software and accurately marks stud, cripple and jack locations, job and panel number, sub-component and window/door locations, and sheeting locations on both top and bottom plates simultaneously. OEM rated at 1,000 linear feet per hour. 16’ lumber length. Cutting envelope of 3 1Ž2” X 14”, marks on edge of two stacked boards laying face down. This saw has been recently tested and reprogrammed by OEM including the Matthews DOD8000 marking system. 240v, 3Ph/ 110v for PC. System originally sold for $75,900; equipment has extremely low hours (was used for a matter of weeks when installed new. $59,995 FOB MD Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Mitek Hercules 20' Live Deck 6 Chain Live Deck, 16' x 20' Footprint, Auto or Manual Lumber Feed. $4,400 FOB CA. NOW $4,000 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2000 Koskovich Auto Omni Saw 5-blade automated saw includes shaker waste conveyor with factory side pan deflectors, [3] 20 inch blades, [1] 30 inch blade and [1] 12 inch blade. Fully automated setup with full power length and all axis angulation, single sided setup from operator console, 2x3 through 2x12 and 4x2, 20' to 9" @ 90°/90°, ink-jet marking system, remote monitor with cabinet, Exair cabinet coolers, all available spares, and shaker-pan conveyor. 208/240/480 volt,3 phase, 100 Amp and 120 vac, 90 Amp electrical required. $24,890 FOB CA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

1994 TimberMill 6-20Pro Component Saw -Six Blades cut 4x2 & 2x4 thru 2x12 Lumber up to 20' -Digital Readouts -Powered Angulation & Carriage -Chain Waste & Incline Conveyor Location: ID Price: $9,950.00 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

-Touch Screen Control Panel -5 Axes of Automation -15 HP Motor with 22" Blade -Cut 1, 2, 3 or 4 Boards at the same time

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2005 (12/05) Wyrks Tool / Omega Double End Web Cutter 2005 (12/05) Wyrks Tool / Omega Double End Web Cutter / Model 12-05-J-260038 / Cuts 2x4, 4x2 & 2x3 Rounded End RT&FT Webs / Electric and Hydraulically Powered / 460 Volts 3 Phase / Bought New in 2005 for $70k The rounded end web system that can replace up to 70% of conventional angle cut webs and they deliver equivalent performance. The system is a field proven manufacturing system that saves hours of cutting and assembly time, which can greatly reduce costs. It consists of the rounded Roof and Floor webs.

Rounded webs are a fully tested alternative to conventional truss webs. Design procedures for both lumber design and plate connections are in full compliance with ANSI/TPI 1-2002 “National Design Standard for Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Construction."

Mechanical: 4 Stars Appearance: 3 Stars $6,000. NOW $4,800 FOB: GA Salter Associates 770-434-1006 www.salter.com

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2006 Apollo Saw with Hain 21’ Measure System with DeWalt Mango Truss Automation Saws 5.5 HP Motor with 18" Blade. Laser Pointer Hain Company measuring device model Blade Guide. Automated 20' Length Stop & Saw Angulation as directed by Design MEA, 1/4 HP electrical linear actuator unit Software Output. Touch Screen Computer. with steel stops and pusher, 21 foot long, MangoTech Truss Cutting Software. 30' of measures material lengths up to 22’ in feet, Roller Conveyor with Stands. Add $995 inches and fractions of an inch. Includes for MTAutomation & 12 Month Technical two commercial grade DeWalt, custom Support Subscription. Add $4,000 for 2 mounted chop saws, with 20’ infeed and 10’ Day Onsite Training & Installation. Add outfeed HD Hytrol conveyor with legs. This $1,500 for Wall Panel Cutting Software & Hain MEA is a consistent way to measure Hardware. your product, can adapt to any saw. 120 Location: WY. VAC electrical. $6,800 FOB CA. Price: $18,500.00 Wood Truss Systems Wasserman & Associates 765-751-9990 800-382-0329 www.woodtrusssystems.com www.wasserman-associates.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

Safety Speed Cut Model 6400 Panel Saw Heavy-duty, 3 HP worm gear driven saw motor for higher-production, OSB and sheathing cutting. 10 foot wide frame with welded steel supports, 1 3/4" guide tubes, guide tube bearings and machined aluminum material rollers. Blade 7 1/4" diameter. Cutting accuracy of 1/64". Cuts panels up to 64" wide. Adjustable vertical and horizontal rulers, thin material pressure guard and counterweight system. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical, 13 amps. Price: $2,490 :: FOB OK Condition: Good.

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By: Stan Sias, Simpson Strong-Tie National Manager, Plated Truss Industry

Does the gable end wall really get ‘braced’ by the ceiling diaphragm? We have all seen the details on construction contract documents, industry standard details, BCSI and other locations. The ceiling drywall is supposed to act as the diaphragm providing permanent bracing to the bottom chord of our trusses. Does that diaphragm extend to the exterior wall if there is no perimeter nailing? The question is…does that ceiling drywall REALLY act to support, restrain or brace the top of the exterior wall if there are no fasteners installed? What detail is common in your market?

The Gypsum Association publishes many helpful literature pieces, from design manuals to marketing documents. Perhaps the one most widely used is GA-216-13, Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products (affectionately known as the drywall hanger’s bible). This guide is often referenced in contract documents for the application of drywall finishes. One of the details that I see misused most often is the fastening of the drywall at the gable end wall.

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Plated Truss Industry at Simpson Strong-Tie

This GA detail is the same whether the framing above the wall is parallel or perpendicular to the wall framing. Do you notice where first fastener is in regards to the inside face of the wall? Seven inches recommended distance (actually, not more than 7” if you read the associated text). The only way that a fastener can be placed at 7” is if has been the “Blocking as required” placed between the gable end and the first parallel truss adjacent to it. How often is the “Blocking as required” being replaced with a drywall backer (2x4 or 2x6) attached top of the gable end wall and run parallel to it? How often is that being in your market? How often is the first fastener actually out at the first What is supporting the top of the wall/bottom of the gable end frame “Blocking as required” isn’t there, the taped drywall joint? What then happens when there is wind pressure (either positive or negative) acting on the entire end wall? Is the drywall joint failure the fault of the manufacturer? Of course not, but will you need to fight to prove it? You

t h e is the there frame to the done truss? if the truss bet!

BCSI, the industry’s Building Component Safety Information, in Section B-3 Permanent Restraint/Bracing, addresses this very subject in Figure B3-33.

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Potential solutions are indicated in figures B3-35 and B3-38 as shown below.

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2007 Triad Plate Marking Saw Model PL Saw, high-speed percussion marking and cutting system. Includes two case hardened marking emblems, touch screen, programmable controller, Servo motor controls with speeds up to 290 fpm feed rate. 10 HP saw motor, 18”, 60-tooth carbide saw blade, dual V-belt, feed pusher, pneumatic material clamps and hold downs.

Steel construction with leveling feet. Cuts 2x4 to 2x8 inch plates at 90 degrees or miter cuts up to 45 degrees. 220 volt, 3 phase electrical. $$42,500 FOB UT Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com TRUSS EQUIPMENT

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2006 Mango Apollo Saw 2006 Apollo saw[s] featuring Direct-Drive 5.5 h.p. 220/440v, 3ph power, cuts 4x2, 2x3 through 2x12 material in EITHER 90° or 180° quadrants, from 9.5° +/- ,and up to 37” cuts with an 18” blade. Features stroke limiter, powder-coat finish, 20' conveyor on the feed side and 10' conveyor on the exit side with vacuum dust collector. OEM Installation and service agreement available from MangoTech USA. $8,890 FOB CA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Using these standard industry details (or something similar) should be part of your company’s best practices and your Jobsite Delivery Package. The minimal cost associated with providing them is negligible when compared to the litigation costs to prove that you’ve done nothing wrong in the first place.

2006 Mango Automation Plate Marker with 24" Upcut Saw Automated cutting and marking with a Lauderdale-Hamilton under-table saw (24" blade), dust collector, paired with a Mango Automation plate marker touch-screen input system for fast accurate material cutting.

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Note that in Figure B3-38, the lateral restraints being placed on the top edge of the bottom chord of the trusses is transferring the diaphragm capacity of the drywall ceiling out to the connection between the gable end frame and its bearing wall.

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2005 Koskovich Jet-Set 23 Auto Jigging rails with 2 independent pucks per rail, special compact 12' assembly jigs to 13', 3 with cosmetic damage to face cover (2 new covers included in spare parts) Can be retrofitted to most table styles, installation available. Price listed per rail. $1,554, FOB IN. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 FAX: 800-524-4982

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•In October we witness fear of winter, over-supply, and lower price in the form of consumer inventory liquidation. Meanwhile, jobsites continue operating at 110%. Weather remains favorable and dealers over-liquidate, insisting on a need-based price correction to buy. Additionally, Asia continues to contract, while still providing enough lumber volume to be a significant factor.

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by: Todd Drummond Todd Drummond Consulting

Lean manufacturing and productivity are all about the practice of team efforts. You cannot achieve high efficiency rates without excellent employee and management practices. A lot of companies claim to have very good employee practices, but too many deceive themselves. A common statement by employers is often, “We just cannot find the right employees to be dependable and work hard anymore.” But employees often have the following complaint: “We are treated like mushrooms in that we are kept in the dark and fed horse manure.”

This is a very touchy subject for most companies and employees. In this article, I am going to be blunt and straight forward with my thoughts regarding this subject matter. I will impart to you what human-resources gurus take years of training to understand and disseminate to the masses.

Let us start by understanding some basic truths of productivity.

Most production problems are caused by…

(Manufacturing and other areas of productivity) Total Output Issues – Poor retention of employees, there is always an employee shortage to fill all the positions needed for full production.

Also, because of low employee retention, a company’s staff is often poorly trained and not skilled enough.

Quality Issues – Normally caused by low employee retention, a company’s staff is often poorly trained and not skilled enough.

Industrial engineers are taught that most skilled positions take an average of three years of experience to reach full potential. Typically, a three-year-experienced worker is usually twice as productive as a new hire. Experienced workers not only produce more units per hour but also higher quality with fewer mistakes. So how can any department within your company reach maximum output if you have a high percentage of new employees with very little experience? The answer is simple, you cannot. Client statement: “Oh, but Todd, how difficult is it to cut lumber or assemble trusses?” Honestly, I hear this too often from clients. Let me give you an example to illustrate the hand-eye skills needed in the truss-manufacturing process. If I am working on my house, adding a new room or fixing the roof shingles, my wife will know this simply by seeing me at the end of the day. I do not have to say a word to her.

Now why is this? It is simple, because at some point in the day I will have injured my hands in some way. That’s right, I will have smacked my finger or cut myself. I do not use my hands like this every day, so my hand-eye coordination is poor compared to any shop employee assembling trusses all day. Now, I consider myself a semi-intelligent individual who knows how to perform the different tasks involved in the truss-manufacturing facility. (I teach how to do this faster and better for a living!) But do you honestly believe that I, or maybe even you, would be as fast and as competent as your experienced truss assemblers? The same thing applies to your design staff. How much faster and of higher quality standards would your designers, who have years of experience, be compared to someone who barely knows the design software? You should know that it takes a long time just to be competent in using design software. If I cannot convince you that you need to retain competent personnel for the highest quality and efficiency output possible, than I truly pity your employees. By far and away the worst companies I have witnessed with the most problems are always the ones that cannot find and keep the “right” employees or hire enough employees. The “right” employee is a common client term, which simply refers to the inability to attract and retain highly skilled and dependable employees because their company’s employee practices are less than optimal (and I’m being kind in using the term “less than optimal”).

If you are a manufacture and you desire high efficiency with highquality products and good services for your customers, you know you need good employees to deliver this. You claim that employees are the most important part of your business. So it should not come as a shock to you that poor productivity and quality issues are caused by too few employees and also too many new employees in your group. How can your company possibly be at its most productive when they are constantly the entire article here: hiring and training new employees? I know what some of you are thinking Read http://todd-drummond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Employees_Retention-and-Productivity.pdf at this very moment: “Oh Todd, we treat our employee very well, and it’s not the company’s practices causing these issues.” Please bear with me and keep reading. I know this is difficult for some of you, but if you

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2002 MiTek Tee-Tracker Gantry Featured System: 14' X 73' side-eject, trackless system complete with ten (10) 6' X 14'slotted, 3/4" steel-top tables w/ ejectors, one (1) MiTek Tee-Tracker Gantry head 14' X 24" dia. roller with pendant control, Demag Gmb motor, controls, and drive components with Auto-Lube. System includes dual park stations, (8) powered conveyors, (7) idle conveyors and all available system hardware. 460v/230v, 3ph, 60Hz. OPTIONAL CONFIGURATIONS: Using Tee-Tracker components allow us to configure any system length long or short.

Available equipment includes six (6) MiTek Tee-Tracker gantry heads, 60+ Tee-Tracker all steel, slotted-top, side-eject tables, park stations, conveyor rollers, and one (1) 24" diameter final roller x 14' standard throat is available at an additional cost. $49,900 fob NC. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2000 Alpine RAM 14' Gantry Roller Only Model 705 (Track Mounted Gantry), 7 1/2 HP Motor, 480 Volt / 3 Phase, Excludes Track, Tables, Exiting Conveyor & Finish Roller $9,900 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Mitek 14' x 24" Diameter Finish Roller including 12 Truss Rollers. $11,250.00 FOB MT. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 PHONE: 800-289-5627

2005 Koorsen Connector Detector Location: AZ Price: $6,500.00 -6 detection zones to locate missing plates -Horn & zone lights indicate missing plates -12" to 60" adjustable height from floor -110 Volt / 1 Phase Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

• IST jigging system will fit any and all manufactured tables in the industry • IST jigging system is a mechanical driven system with no screws to maintain and requires little if any mechanical maintenance • IST jigging system has a 1/2 hp motor driving gear box for great holding power • IST jigging system has integrated with SL Laser and Virtek to set your auto pucks and laser with one push of a button • IST jigging system can communicate with all other plat industry software MiTek TK-8 Klincher 60' C-Clamp Systems MiTek TK-8, 20 ton C-clamp style press with 60’ working length floor-mounted jig filtering. Each system includes: support beam, manual trolley, counter balance arm with hydraulic reservoir. Three systems available. Price is per 60’ system. $6,900 each. FOB CA. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Klaisler Receiver Arms (27) Klaisler Receiver Arms Date of Manufacture: 2005 & 2006 Excellent Condition Reduced - $550 FOB GA Salter Associates 770-434-1006 www.salter.com

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Klaisler 14' x 46' End Eject Roller Gantry System Klailser 14' Roller Gantry (track mounted) with Hydraulic Roll Lifter & Ride Platform.

(10) 4'-8" x 14'-0" Steel & Plastic Top Tables with Pop-up Rollers (for end eject). 208 Volt / 3 Phase. Excludes Finish Roller & Outside Conveyor. $13,900 NOW $12,900 FOB IA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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System includes Tee-Lok 24"x14' dia final roller, transfer roller to inside and outside power/idle conveyor. 480v, 3 ph. (Can be sold in lesser quantities to create a customlength system). $49,900 FOB NC. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 WALL PANEL EQUIPMENT

IST AUTOMATIC TRUSS STACKER IMPROVE PRODUCTION FROM YOUR ASSEMBLY LINES • • • • • • •

Saves labor and helps reduce injuries Will stack any Truss 16’ to 80’ in length and 14’ in height Standard capacity is 30 trusses Average stacking cycle is 40 seconds Bundle indexes 1-1/2” as each truss is stacked Electric-mechanical controls and drive system operate in all weather Automatic and manual controls are standard

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2007 Triad Bridge Nailer and Sheathing Table 2007 Triad Gen II, model PSTT sheathing/ squaring table. Sheathing bridge features: 3" side-shift, laser indicator, tool tilt, dual plate stitcher option, and (16) Max Super Framer nailing tools with mounts. Squaring table is 20' x 12' and builds from 8' minimum to 12' maximum wall heights, includes 12' of conveyors, and all available manuals and hardware. 120 v power and 100 PSI air. $29,490 FOB UT. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Used IBS 12’x16’ Framing Table Used IBS Framing Table / SN 1701 Light Bars / Auto Stops / No Tool Dollies Plant Net Computer & Enclosure FOB GA $15,900 Salter Associates 770-434-1006 www.salter.com

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NEW PortaFramer 16' x 7'-9" to 10'-6" Trailer Mounted Wall Framer 2" Ball Coupler. Safety Chains with Hooks. 2,000 Lb Jack with Wheel. Wheel Fenders. 12" White Spoke Wheels. Primed & Painted White. Galvanized Platform Stands. Galvanized Rollers & Cross Members. Stainless Steel Guide Pins on 16" Centers. Stainless Steel Air Cylinders.

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Water Separator & Regulator with Gauge. $15,000 FOB MO. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329

2004 MiTek/PCS Wall Panel Line “E-Series” system includes auto-cycle feature, (2) sub-component tables, (1) 16’ Power Framer with power height adjustment, provides nail-on-the-fly framing that builds from 7’ to 12’ wall heights up to 16’ in length. Workers remain stationary as the wall continuously and automatically moves past (6) highproduction nail guns. Framer transitions to Power/Sheathing station with multitool, turret bridge, power chain drive and pc control station. Total system length 55’. 460v/60/3, 120v/60/1, air at 100 psi required.

Price: $39,990 :: FOB WI. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2003 Viking Fastrac 10' Portable Sheathing Bridge -Model FX-1000 -Includes Senco Staple Gun & Mount -120 Volt / 1 Phase / 4 Amp Motor Location: MO Price: $4,900.00 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com FAX: 800-524-4982

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Reconditioned Panels Plus 10' x 16' Framing Table -Stud Locators at 16" & 24" Centers -Pop-up Skatewheel Conveyor -Motorized Telescoping Arms (for wall height adjustments from 6'-9" to 10'-6") -No Rail or Track on Floor Increases Operator Safety and Simplifies Clean-up -Excludes Tool Dollies on Framing Table -Add $4,900 for 2003 Viking Fastrac Portable Sheathing Bridge -Add $1,190 for Used Basic Automation Handle Bar Router $13,900 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 wasserman-associates.com

2007 Panels Plus 312 Combination Table System Fully Complete wall panel production system includes Panels Plus (P+) SemiAutomated 312 Series Combo Unit allows you to frame and sheath on one table.

Builds both 2x4 and 2x6 walls up to 16 foot long and up to 12 foot wall hieght.

Framer features dual three-gun tool dollies, with remote push button gun activation, automatic hold-down clamp coded stud locators at 16 inches & 24 inches o.c., and motorized telescoping arms for wall heights from 7'-11” to 12’-4”. Combo table securely clamps wall prior to nailing (or stapling), includes P+ Sheathing Bridge with with Laser Pointer for easy & precise fastening, tilt-beam function for accurate seams, end-stops and manual crank tool bridge with easy, accurate movement.

System includes automated cutting and marking with a Lauderdale-Hamilton under-table saw (24" balde), dust collector, paired with a Mango Automation plate marker touch-screen input system for fast accurate material cutting, Panels Plus SubComponent Lay-Up table with pneumatic squaring edge and efficient walk-through design, 10' Infeed & 20' Outfeed Roller Conveyors and two pair P+ 15' skate-wheel conveyors with Stands, Safety Speed Cut H-5 panel saws, P+ Handle-Bar Router, 1 Ton electric hoist with P+ Wall Panel lift.

Requires 30 CFM at 120 psi and 120v or 230v, single phase electrical service.

Reconditioned Panels Plus 10' x 20' Squaring Table -Squaring Stops & Roller Conveyor -Motorized Telescoping Arms (for wall height adjustments) -No Rail or Track on Floor Increases Operator Safety and Simplifies Clean-up -Excludes Router or Panel Bridge $10,900 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 wasserman-associates.com

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Basic Automation 12' x 16' Interior/Exterior Wall Panel Line Framing Table with Tool Dollies (No Nail Guns). Squaring Table with Multi-Tool Panel Bridge. Panel Bridge Mounts at 6" O.C. with 3" Bridge Shift. Top & Bottom Plate Stitchers on Panel Bridge. Laser Pointer on Panel Bridge. Includes (25) Senco Staple Guns. $9,900 FOB GA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 FAX: 800-524-4982

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Custom Tri-Axle Truss Trailer (Qty: 4) Price: $11,990 each :: FOB WA Custom built, peak-up truss trailers, with belt winches, three (3) 7,000 lb. axles, stake pockets, 1/4" thick steel wheel fenders, moveable vertical light bars, electric over hydraulic brakes. Telescoping trailer tongue extends to 11 feet.

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1989 Western Star Boom Truck & Trailer Combo Price: $89,990 :: FOB WA Model 4964F boom truck, NTC 365 Cummins diesel engine, 18-speed transmission installed in 2008 (has only 5,000 miles on it), 1994 National Crane model 600C, 81 foot crane, recently refurbished at a cost of $10,000, 447,000 miles. 54,000 lb. GVWR. Includes one (1) custom built, peak-up truss trailer, with three axles, stake pockets, 1/4" thick steel wheel fenders, moveable light bars. Trailer can be purchased separately for $11,990.

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2007 JDH Trussmaster Pole Trailer Features square tube, dual axle, fixed rear and stretches from 25-40 feet. 26,000 GVWR, 15,000 lb. axles. $11,800 FOB PA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Lakeside 30'- 45' Mini Stretch Roll Off Trailer Price: $7,890 :: FOB IN Condition: Good Category: Trailers and Rolling Stock Description: Single axle trailer, features anti-lock brakes, tongue connection, locking, controllable rollers and hydraulic lift neck. Stretches from 30’ to 45’.

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1999 Sterling Tractor 1999 Sterling L7500 truck tractor. Tractor has a 3126 CAT diesel engine, 224 HP, CD player, cruise, 22.5” tires, 180,000 miles, 8LL transmission and passed DOT inspection. $11,900 FOB CO. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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1999 T-800 Kenworth Boom Truck Price: $79,900 :: FOB WV PENDING Condition: As is, Where is

1999 T-800 Kenworth with 475 Cat 8-speed, 20,000 lb. front, 44,000 lb. rear, and air ride double frame, approx. 421k miles, HB transmission and good tires. Features model RK-24001 Palfinger boom with hydraulic jib to 62 ft., continuous rotation overload protection system, and 6-function, fully proportional, hand-held radio remote control with wide belt strap.

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All clamping positions are adjustable. Can nail headers from both sides. End stop assures pieces are flush. 120 Volt / 1 Phase.

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By Keta Kosman Publisher, Madison's Lumber Reporter October 30, 2013

The big news for North American lumber products this month was the announcement of two major sawmill closures in British Columbia, slated for spring of 2014. This news surprised nobody but shocked everybody, it seems. At least one would think so, judging from the reaction on the lumber futures trading board at the Chicago Merchantile Exchange.

Lumber futures went up-limit ($10) in after-hours trading immediately following the announcement.

Canfor Corp and West Fraser Inc made public plans to each close one sawmill in mountain pine beetle (MPB) affected affected areas of BC. However it is the tenure swap part of the agreement which is of most interest. In an effort to consolidate remaining timber supply, West Fraser has exchanged a portion of its existing timber harvesting tenure in the Morice Timber Supply Area (TSA) for Canfor’s tenures located in the Quesnel and Lakes TSAs. A few days after the companies’ notice, the BC government announced that the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations will look carefully at the tenure swap to make sure it doesn’t adversely affect smaller operators in the area. The Competition Bureau will also be examining that deal, as it is legally required to do.

Canfor will permanently close its modern sawmill located in Quesnel, BC, likely in March, 2014. For its part, West Fraser will close its flagship

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mill in Houston, BC, in 2Q 2014, and embark on significant investments in two major mill upgrades in Smithers and 100 Mile House, BC. Otherwise, trading of North American lumber and panel commodities continued brisk. For the time being, the usual seasonal slowdown in solid wood sales has not materialized this year. Prices, of course, are responding accordingly.

Benchmark WSPF KD 2x4 #2&Btr sold for US$364 mfbm (net FOB mill) at the end of October, a $52 (or 14.3 per cent) improvement over this time last year and a $138, or almost 40 per cent, improvement over the end of October 2011.

Revenue Canada announced last week, as expected, that wood prices have been high enough to allow the elimination of all export tax on western Canadian wood (from BC and Alberta) shipments to the US on November 1.

Expectations are that this will be the case for the remaining duration of the 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement.

Disappointing news arrived toward the end of October from the United Steelworkers and IFLRA, the employers group, currently negotiating a new labour contract for sawmill workers in the BC’s southern interior. Apparently the two days of talks on October 22 and 23 were not enough to reach agreement. The two sides will next sit down together on November 6.

There was another ominous sign on the labour front in October when talks between the Teamsters Union and CN Rail stalled. The sticking point seems to be safety issues.

Most Canadian forest products companies are wholly served by either the CN or CP Rail, so any interruption in service from one of these carriers would certainly provide upheaval.

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WSPF KD R/L 2x4 #2&Btr . . . $364 WSPF KD R/L 2x6 #2&Btr . . . $332 WSPF KD R/L 2x8 #2&Btr . . . $340 WSPF KD R/L 2x10 #2&Btr . . . $450 WSPF KD PET 2x4 Studs . . . $319 Douglas Fir green #2&Btr 2x4 . . . $325 Douglas Fir green #2&Btr 2x10 . . . $485 ESPF KD 2x4 8ft Studs . . . . . . . $375 OSB ON 7/16" (C$/1000 sq ft) . . . $223

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Basic Automation Handlebar Router with Bits HD 2400 RPM Porter-Cable motor for cutting sheathing material, on/off switch at end of handlebars, cast frame and motor mount. 120v, 1 phase, 13 amp. 122” long X 28” wide. Quantity of four (4) available at this location. Priced per unit. Price: $1,190 ea. :: FOB IL. Condition: Good.

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2006 Omni Miser Automated Material Picking System $89,000 FOB SD

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2013 SL Laser 60' System SL Laser 3-head laser projection system, model ProDirector 6, allows for quick and accurate laser guided setups for wall panel, floor panel or roof trusses. Compatible with virtually any commercial design software.

Consists of three (3) green laser heads for 21' x 63' projection area (@ 15' working ht.), includes system computer, operator remote control, and all available cables and accessories. System was purchased in March of 2013, not installed until June of 2013 and has logged very few hours since installation. Factory installation and training available from SL for an additional fee. (Sold for over $81,000 new). $70,990 FOB CA. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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MMC 5-Arm Infeed Deck Handles lumber from 4’ to 20’ and features 5 rails/pedestals, foot pedal controls, safety-guarded drive chain, heavy-duty steel I-beam and tubing construction and adjustable swivel base feet. Foot print +/14 x 20’. Price: $5,500 $4,500 :: FOB TN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990

2007 Hydrovane HV15 Rotary Air Compressor with Sullair SR75 Refrigerated Air Dryer 77 CFM, -20 HP / 230 Volt / 3 Phase, Manchester 200 Gallon Vertical Tank. $7,750 FOB LA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com FAX: 800-524-4982

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Refurbished 2005 Hain 20Ft. Measuring System 2005 Hain power head 1/4 HP electrical unit with new steel rails, pusher and stops, 20 foot long from OEM, measures lengths in feet, inches and fractions of an inch. The Hain MEA is a consistent way to measure your product, can adapt to any saw, allows left or right hand operation. OEM can custom build the unit to length up to 20 feet.

110 volt electrical.

Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Ruvo 2200 Stair Saw Ruvo model 2200 machine capable of box stringers only and cuts two stringers at a time. The saw comes with a year warranty; 90/08 remanufacture including new cylinders, valves, tubing, fittings and electrical. Spindle motors are either new or rebuilt. The machine has been recalibrated, all known problems fixed, motor bench tested, machine cycled and video of cutting stringer can be supplied.

Installation by the OEM is available at an additional charge. Wired for 230 volt, 3 phase and 30 amp electrical service.

$22,677 FOB FL | AS NEW

1999 Holz-Her Accura "S" 14' Beam Saw Model CA80. 230V 3ph. $12,500 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329

2007 Norfield 3800L Door Lite Machine -Process Wood, Metal & Fiberglass Doors -Door Lite Cutting -Lock Boring -Latch Drilling $15,000 FOB AZ Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Norfield 1020 Double-End Trim Saw

Norfield 1020 Double-End Trim Saw - Miter cuts or square cuts can be compound/beveled up to 10º to create a snug fit for any casing material, hopper fed, compound angle adjustments for a variety of cuts, 10” blade, easy adjustment for 45º to 90º , Material width from 1’6” to 8’0”, length from 1” to 3.5”, thickness from 3/8” to 1.5”, at an average of 24 cycles per minute.

230V, 3PH $10,900 Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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2002 TeeLok Splicer (Qty:2) Quantity of two (2) TeeLok splicers. Splices 2" x 4" lumber, minimum length 17".

Maximum plate size of 3" x 12". Includes both foot pedal and dual, push button controls. Plate storage bin, 5 HP motor and 20 gallon hydraulic reservoir. Price is per each. 230 volt, 3 phase electrical. 120 PSI air required. Price: $3,290 ea. :: FOB NC Condition: Good.

Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

Alpine Lumber Carousel HD carousel feed system with 7 stations handles material to 16’, always housed inside, includes toggle controls and 10 HP motor to power systems hydraulic power unit. $4,990 FOB IN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Norfield Vertical Door Loader -2,800 Lb Capacity -48" Stack Height -480 Volt / 3 Phase Location: TX Price: $7,900.00 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Hiring Zone - Available jobs General Manager Truss/Lumber Location: Southwest Are you a hands on General Manager with a strong operations background?

Reporting to the President, this position will manage Estimating, Sales, Design, Production, delivery, and Customer Service for a Truss Manufacturing and Lumber Yard, producing $12-15mm in trusses and selling over $30mm combined in truss & lumber. The ideal candidate will have a management style that focuses individual strengths into one team effort. This is not a turn around. Nothing is broke. You will need to bring your skills, but learn how the company operates and work their system. Your goal will be to grow the company in the Southwest market including Arizona, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and Southern California. You will also have an opportunity to use your skills to maximize efficiencies and processes. They are successfully managing that now, but with their current expansion plans, a seasoned professional is needed to maintain and grow operations without sacrificing service and profitability. P&L Experience is required, as is prior truss industry GM or OM experience. Accounting and Administration for the company will continue to report to the President.

Compensation: Salary/MBO bonus (80/20) and total compensation from $80120k+ depending upon experience and performance. Benefits include: Medical, Dental, and Vision. Company size is location size is $30+ million. Relocation is open to negotiation. Non-Smoking facility, and EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer).

ID: J10589

Production Manager - Truss Location: South Production Manager with 4+ years truss production management or supervision needed at a $3-5M truss plant. 95% Single family custom and tract. Must be hands on, good at organization, and building a production team. Crew of 25-30 per shift, with 1-2-3 shifts depending on demand.

Computer literate, able to batch to saws, plan production schedule, flow, and keep tables organized to maximize output. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, disciplining, and terminating as required.

Compensation: $50-60k+- plus bonus based on performance.

Thom's Notes: This is not rural or city but mid-sized city that is within an our of large cities and beaches. The ideal candidate will have come up through production and have a complete understanding of all positions from the saw shop to the yard.

ID: J10566 PHONE: 800-289-5627

Senior Estimator - Truss/EWP/MF Location: Texas Primary duties include estimating, job books, bid creation and working closely with Sales, Customers, Architects, Engineers, and Code Officials as well as Design, Production and internal departments. Must have excellent communications skills Truss design skills are a strong plus. JobLine Senior Designer certification is preferred.

Skills required include MiTek software, (Sapphire preferred) will consider equal brand experience, math skills, and blueprint reading. Components include: floor trusses, roof trusses, and framing components. Markets must include multi family.

Compensation: Base from $20-28hr + OT, averaging 45 hrs, depending upon experience and ability. Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and/or other retirement programs, profit sharing, and detailed benefits plan - see Company Profile. Relocation is acceptable with reasonable expenses paid and open to negotiation.

ID: J10578

Senior Designer - Truss Location: Southeast MiTek Sapphire and AutoCAD software experience preferred. JobLine certified Senior Designer rating strongly preferred.

Employment history must demonstrate progressive advancement, stability, and strong skills in multi family design. No job hoppers. We have specific instructions on what type of candidate they will accept, and we will be closely screening candidates for this opportunity. Priority is multifamily and commercial experience.

Senior Designer - Truss/EWP/MF Location: Texas JobLine Senior Designer certification is Required. Skills required include MiTek software, no exceptions, math skills, and blueprint reading. Components include: floor trusses, roof trusses, and framing components. Past Design Managers who are interested in a Senior Designer position are urged to apply. Step back candidates will be considered if compensation is comparable.

Senior Level Compensation Package: Base from $20-30hr+ depending upon experience and ability (Plus OT. Average 45 hours a week). Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and/or other retirement programs, profit sharing, and detailed benefits plan - see Company Profile. Relocation is acceptable with reasonable expenses paid and open to negotiation. (Corporate relocation packages available for candidates from CA, AZ, NV and other states, ask for details and states included) ID: J10506 Truss Designer - Intermediate Location: South Small but growing truss plant producing single family residential roof trusses is looking to hire 1-2 intermediate level truss designers. The ideal candidate will have MiTek Sapphire experience, have WTCA I or II rating, or be ranked intermediate or above by JobLine.

Compensation: $45-55k+- based on experience. Relocation assistance is available.

ID: J10568

Outside Sales - Truss/Multifamily Compensation: $20-27hr. plus OT, 45 Location: Midwest hrs+. Full benefits program. Relocation UPDATE 10/28/2013! One of our assistance is negotiable. Candidates from clients in the Midwest is looking for a the Southeast are preferred. seasoned outside sales specialist with exID: J10537 perience selling trusses to lumber yards.

They are looking for someone with 4+ years selling single and multifamily Senior Designer - Truss projects and at least a working underLocation: North Carolina standing of the estimating process using MiTek Sapphire and AutoCAD software MiTek Sapphire or equal. They have an experience preferred. JobLine certified estimating department but want the sales Senior Designer rating strongly preferred. rep to know how to bring the project to Employment history must demonstrate estimating. They will pay additional progressive advancement, stability, and for doing some or all of the estimating strong skills in multi family design. No up front. These details are still being job hoppers. We have specific instrucdeveloped and may not be something tions on what type of candidate they will they communicate to us so please inquire accept, and we will be closely screening to be considered. We will only consider candidates for this opportunity. Priority is candidates with the experience menmultifamily and commercial experience. tioned above and a career that is primarily sales focused. Relocation assistance Compensation: $20-29hr. plus OT, 45 will be considered for candidates living hrs+. Full benefits program. Relocation in the central US. Candidates on the assistance is negotiable. Candidates from coasts may not be considered unless they the Southeast are preferred. have prior Midwest experience.

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Immediate Search Production Manager - Truss Location: Midwest

Immediate Plant Manager Opportunity This employer needs a hands on plant manager who can take a $2M plant to $4m.

Current efforts are not meeting demand, with improvements needed in volume, cots, and quality. The idea candidate will have first hand knowledge with all phases of production as well as the ability to coordinate design, delivery, customer service and inventory management. Specific needs are in implementing systems and refining equipment utilization to maximize efficiency. The focus of this job is production, but attention to managing work flow through design and approvals is also needed. Current efforts lack urgency and focus. This is a turn around opportunity.

Compensation: $70-80K depending on experience and performance.

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Truss Designer - Intermediate Location: South Small but growing truss plant producing single family residential roof trusses is looking to hire 1-2 intermediate level truss designers. The ideal candidate will have MiTek Sapphire experience, have WTCA I or II rating, or be ranked intermediate or above by JobLine.

Compensation: $45-55k+- based on experience. Relocation assistance is available.

ID: J10568 Senior Designer- Truss Location: South Products include floor and roof trusses, I-Joists, wall panels, MiTek. Panel experience is a plus! JobLine Senior Designer rating is preferred. $50-70k DOE. Thom's Notes: One of my "A" list employers, great benefits, competitive compensation.

When I place someone there, they stick!

Very tight specifications for this employer.

Relocation assistance is available.

ID: J10582

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Hiring Zone - Available jobs Senior Designer - Truss/EWP/MF • Calls on construction management Location: Texas representatives such as project manJobLine Senior Designer certification is agers, estimators and field personnel Required. Skills required include MiTek at construction and building related software, no exceptions, math skills, and establishments. Provides the active blueprint reading. Components include: or prospective client with the type floor trusses, roof trusses, and framing and scope of products or services components. Past Design Managers who offered. are interested in a Senior Designer posi• Works with design professionals tion are urged to apply. Step back candisuch as architects and structural endates will be considered if compensation gineers to provide working solutions is comparable. that involve products and services offered.

Senior Level Compensation Package: • During initial customer interview Base from $20-30hr+ depending upon "qualifies" prospective job order by experience and ability (Plus OT. Averdefining the following items: what age 45 hours a week). Benefits include: type of building, customer reputaMedical, Dental, Vision, 401K and/or tion, quality of plans and soundness other retirement programs, profit sharing, of engineering specifications, credit and detailed benefits plan - see Company rating and project needs (types of Profile. Relocation is acceptable with trusses, etc.). reasonable expenses paid and open to ne• Reviews blueprints, plans, and other gotiation. (Corporate relocation packages customer documents to develop and available for candidates from CA, AZ, NV prepare projected materials used and and other states, ask for details and states production costs from client's use of included) product and forwards specifications ID: J10506 to the estimating department for pricing.

Outside Sales - Truss • Draws up initial proposal for Single & Multi-Family customer consideration. Verifies Location: Northeast acceptance and forwards information This Single & Multi-Family Truss Manuto Engineering/Design for complete facturer is looking for Seasoned Outside layout and completion of cutting Sales Reps who are self starters, has an out bills to initiate production. going personality, and is capable in preProvides technical services to clients senting himself or herself in a professional • relating to use, operation, and mainmanner. Must be comfortable and be able tenance of equipment. to communicate effectively with contacts • Draws up sales or service contract including framers, builders, developers, for products or services. and architects. Must be knowledgeable in Provides technical training to emapplying trusses and building components • ployees of customer. to single and multi-family projects and Spends approximately 15 to 25 hours have current, on-going client relationships • calling on current and prospective in your specific market area. customers, including visiting job sites when necessary.

SUMMARY: Sells fabricated roof and • Responsible for developing and floor trusses and components and related maintaining customer accounts, supplies or services. generating approximately 4.0 million

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Performs other job-related duties or special projects as assigned

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES • • • •

Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements Information management; organizing and planning Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications, primarily Microsoft Office Products and Outlook

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training in sales or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Prefer 2-5 years lumber/truss/construction industry experience in a contractor market sales role.

RELOCATION: None. Must be from the MD/DC/NY/PA/NJ market with a client base.

ID: J10565

Estimator/Takeoff EWP/Beams Location: Upper Midwest This company produces architectural beams and trusses, arches, and timber frames.

The ideal candidate will have experience in takoff and estimating, engineered wood products, blueprint reading, specifications, and code compliance. Compensation based on ability ID: J10544

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Designer - Truss/Multifamily Location: Colorado MiTek experienced Senior Roof and Floor Truss Designer with Multifamily experience needed. The ideal candidate will have a strong MiTek background and be very experienced in multifamily projects from town homes to large apartment complexes.

Compensation: $50-60k+ Txt: J10535 to 406-210-1226 or call 800-289-5627 x1

Operations Manager Truss/Lumber Location: Central Canada Responsible for managing a truss production crew of 40-50, lumber yard crew of 20, plus truck drivers at a mostly contractor yard.

LEAN or continual process improvement experience is a plus. 4 year business or management degree required for all US candidates. High school diploma required for Canadian candidates. Candidates with class 5 (Canadian commercial) drivers license, fork lift certification, and prior management of crews in the 80-100+ range including multiple shifts are preferred.

Salary (plus profit sharing after 1 year).

Please inquire for more information.

ID: J10525 Designer - Truss Location: Midwest Components include: floor trusses, roof trusses, EWP, and hardware. Markets include tract homes, single family, single family custom, and multi family.

Experience required: 2+ years experience in this position. Skills required include Alpine software, will consider equal brand experience, math skills, and blueprint reading. Work Schedule: average 45-50 hours a week. The ideal candidatae will be from the Midwest.

Compensation Hourly, plus overtime, $55k+- depending upon experience. Benefits include: Medical, Ira, and/or other retirement programs, and detailed benefits plan - see Company Profile. Relocation is open to negotiation. Other considerations include EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer).

Thom's Notes: I am looking for someone who is willing to make a long term commitment, including moving their family (if). Must be a team player. Must be people oriented, and have a proven track record.

Close attention will be paid to where you are, and where you come from. Not likely a good fit for life long Florida candidates.

Gets cold in the winter... If you haven't heard or said "Think Snow" forget it. Great cost of living, a family oriented community with great schools.

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Cut-Off/Shaper Unit. 5 HP Saw to Cut-Off Angles. 25 HP Cutter Head to Shape/Fingerjoint Ends. Shape up to (8)2x4's or (5)2x6's. 480 Volt / 3 Phase / 60 Amp. Glue Station - Apquip Glue Applicator & Valve. 6 Gallon Glue Pot. 110 Volt / 1 Phase / 15 Amp. Finger Joint Press -Hydraulic Press for 2x4 and 2x6 Material. Internal Cut-Off Blades for 8' & 9' Studs. 480 Volt / 3 Phase / 20 Amp. Includes Installation & Training in the United States & Canada.

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Outside Sales - Truss/Multifamily Location: Midwest Details: Just In! The details are not all in for this position but we wanted to get it out to our network as fast as possible. One of our clients in the Midwest is looking for a seasoned multifamily outside sales specialist. They are looking for someone with 4+ years selling multifamily projects and at least a working understanding of the estimating process using MiTek Sapphire or equal. They have an estimating department but want the sales rep to know how to bring the project to estimating. They will pay additional for doing some or all of the estimating up front. These details are still being developed and may not be something they communicate to us so please inquire to be considered. We will only consider candidates with the experience mentioned above and a career that is primarily sales focused. Relocation assistance will be considered for candidates living in the central US. Candidates on the coasts may not be considered unless they have prior Midwest experience.

ID: J10542

Design Manager/PE CET, AScT PE, CET, AScT Design Manager or Senior Designer who can implement an improvement program, training, and grow current department capabilities..

The candidate should be very technical, have strong MiTek experience, be people oriented with an ability to get results. The employer wants someone who will commit and become part of the company family. Location is central Canada, cold winters, snow, truly 4 seasons so you southern candidates are not likely to get considered without some history in a similar region. Dollar volume $10M now, but lots more in the past and looking like it will continue to grow from here.

Compensation: $65-75k, depending on your ability, experience, and fit in the job. They have a performance based bonus program.

Designer - Truss Texas Primary duties include design, layout, optimization, cutting/production documents, and takeoff. Secondary duties include supervising and checking others work and customer service. Skills required include MiTek software (Sapphire preferred), will consider equal brand experience, math skills, and blueprint reading. Components include: floor trusses, roof trusses, and framing components.

Canadian CET or AScT, or Degreed Architectural or Civil Engineer preferred.

Detailed job description is available.

Txt ID: 10486 to 406-210-1226

Thom's Notes: Our specifications for this opening are detailed, but we can't put much on line. Strong math skills, ability to deal with multiple projects, self starter, motivated, thinking outside of the box. After proving yourself, compensation is some of the best in the industry. I am looking for someone with 4+ years experience.

ID: J10536

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Compensation: Base from $50's to $60's+ depending upon experience and ability.

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and/or other retirement programs, profit sharing, and detailed benefits plan - see Company Profile. Relocation is acceptable with reasonable expenses paid and open to negotiation.

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Senior Designer - Truss Location: Southeast MiTek Sapphire and AutoCAD software experience preferred. JobLine certified Senior Designer rating strongly preferred.

Employment history must demonstrate progressive advancement, stability, and strong skills in multi family design. No job hoppers. We have specific instructions on what type of candidate they will accept, and we will be closely screening candidates for this opportunity. Priority is multifamily and commercial experience.

Compensation: $20-27hr. plus OT, 45 hrs+. Full benefits program. Relocation assistance is negotiable. Candidates from the Southeast are preferred.

ID: J10537 Senior Designer - Truss/Multifamily Location: Mid-Atlantic This is not our typical Senior Designer job opportunity. "A" list employer, very stable, great benefits. MiTek software experience preferred. JobLine certified Senior Designer rating strongly preferred.

Employment history must demonstrate progressive advancement, stability, and strong skills in multi family design. No job hoppers. We have specific instructions on what type of candidate they will accept, and we will be closely screening candidates for this opportunity. Priority is multifamily and commercial experience.

Compensation: Senior Designers can make $65-80's+. Reviews are annual and your ability and value will be rewarded.

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and/or other retirement programs, profit sharing, and detailed benefits plan - see Company Profile. Relocation is acceptable and expenses are open to negotiation for the right candidate. The lower your relocation cost are, the better. Other considerations: a Non-Smoking facility, and EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer).

ID: J10575 PHONE: 800-289-5627

Design Manager - Truss Location: South Small but growing truss plant, producing single family residential roof trusses needs to hire a working Design Manager/Supervisor. Duties include supervising 2-4 designers, designing as time allows, customer service, and problem solving. The ideal candidate will have MiTek Sapphire experience, be a JobLine Certified Senior Designer or have WTCA III rating.

Compensation: $55-60k+- based on experience. Relocation assistance is available.

ID: J10567 Designer - Truss Multifamily/Single family Location: Colorado MiTek experienced Senior Roof and Floor Truss Designer with Multifamily experience needed. The ideal candidate will have a strong MiTek (Sapphire preferred) background and be very experienced in high end single family and multifamily projects from town homes to large apartment complexes. The company embraces 6 Sigma and a LEAN manufacturing philosophy. Candidates who are team and customer service oriented are urged to apply. There are two positions so bring someone you like to work with!

Compensation: $50-60's+ ID: J10535 Senior Designer- Truss Location: South Products include floor and roof trusses, and markets include 60% single family and 40% multi family so your experience needs to be strong in these areas. MiTek. Panel experience is a plus!

Thom's Notes: One of my "A" list employers, great benefits, competitive compensation.

When I place someone there, they stick!

Very tight specifications for this employer.

ID: J10545 Senior Designer - Truss/ Panel/EWP Location: Canada Responsibilities: Design of roof and floor systems using wood trusses, i-joists and pre-engineered wood beams for residential, commercial and agricultural construction.

Prepare drawings for manufacturing and erecting wood building components.

Provide technical support to customers, production and sales staff.

Qualifications: Diploma from a recognized architectural, civil or construction engineering technology program, degree in civil engineering or previous experience designing roofs and/or floor systems using engineered wood products.

Compensation: $60-80k DOE

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Features: • Vertically Splices 2x3, 2 x 4, and 2 x 6 lumber • (3 to 4) second align, roll, eject, cycle time • (2) recessed / simutaneous activation required / saftey controls • Guarded motor and sprockets • 3 HP heavy duty Sumitomo brand electric motor • Air operated / bearing mounted / solid steel hold down rollers • Both top and bottom bearings are adjustable with single crank • Anti-abrasible resistant steel wear slide plate in the splice area

Features: • Presses roof and floor trusses • 4 x 4 " p l a t e n • 5 ton, 1 1/8 dia Cylinder • 5 ton, C-Clamp-Weight 35 lbs • 10,000 psi hydraulic 2 stage power unit / 110 Volts-Weight 40 lbs • 10,000 psi 10' length hose • Simple toggle switch operation • Magnets hold connector plates while moving press unit into place

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5 years of verifiable experience and a minimum of an Associates degree in a design, cad or engineering field related to truss or building construction field.

Possibility that employer will obtain an LMO so apply if you have a degree or not.

ID: J10383 Designer - Truss/MiTek/Multifamily Location: Texas JobLine Senior Designer ranking or WTCA III certification, and MiTek software experience (Sapphire preferred) required for this position. Prefer someone with commercial and multifamily and having wall panel experience is a plus. Bring your friends and earn a signing bonus.

$45-75k+- to start, relocation assistance negotiable. Excellent benefits.

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Production Manager - Truss Location: South Production Manager with 4+ years truss production management or supervision needed at a $3-5M truss plant. 95% Single family custom and tract. Must be hands on, good at organization, and building a production team. Crew of 25-30 per shift, with 1-2-3 shifts depending on demand.

Computer literate, able to batch to saws, plan production schedule, flow, and keep tables organized to maximize output.

Responsible for interviewing, hiring, disciplining, and terminating as required.

Compensation: $50-60k+- plus bonus based on performance. The ideal candidate will have come up through production and have a complete understanding of all positions from the saw shop to the yard.

ID: J10566 FAX: 800-524-4982

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Hiring Zone - Available Candidates The Design/Management/Sales - Truss Designer/Optimizer/Inside Sales Outside Sales - Truss/Panel/EWP/I-Joist .com, inc.

19 years' experience in CAD engineered Truss/EWP/I-Joist 9 years experience. Quote prices to truss designs and layouts to construction customers from blueprint takeoff and contractors for residential and commercial Designer - Multi-family. 15 Years truss lists. Jobsite visits to resolve problems. builders which includes interaction with experience. Primary duties: design, Sales reports to management and for architects and engineers on a daily basis layout, optimization, cutting/production personal use as necessary. Design of jobs I computed load and grade requirements documents, and takeoff. Secondary duties: for estimating and production. Introduction and material stress factors to determine checking others work, scheduling, repairs, of new products to customers. Development design specifications based on customers customer service, inside sales, software of relationships with existing as well as new structural design needs. As Truss Design maintenance, network administration, customers. Sold $2.5-4 million annually Manager I provided CAD engineered training, and filling in for the design in roof and floor trusses. Most of business truss designs and layouts to construction manager as needed. Software used: MiTek was sold to lumber yards. The majority of contractors for residential and comand AutoCAD. Component experience my projects were multi-family, however I mercial buildings which also included includes floor trusses, roof trusses, and have sold many high end custom house jobs. interaction with architects and engineers.

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Hiring Zone - Available Candidates Designer/Manager - Truss/Log/Modular Timber truss production and delivery. ProRelocation: SC, NC duction management, Facilities ManageTruss Design Experience: Used Mitek ment, Maintenance Management, Master software to design very complex roof and Production Scheduling, Quality Control, floor designs for ocean front properties Safety, Hiring/Firing, Discipline, Human to withstand 130 plus mph wind zone per Resources, Purchasing (lumber, plates, code requirements. Used 20/20 engineerhardware, LGS and accessories, EWP, ing software to produce the plant shop etc.), delivery, and others as needed. drawings. Produced all files for CNC ID: C12001 equipment to produce product. Designed Production Manager/Supervisor structural beams with wood works Relocation: USA - ALL States software to code compliance with in the deflection limits.

30 years production management experience. Manufacturing of Floor & Roof Prior Modular experience: Create electriTrusses for Home,Business,Apartments,1 cal schematics and diagrams for the plant Supervised up to 20 People. Responsible shop drawings and state approvals for for quality control and production flow.

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November 1st, 2013 #06172 Page #30 GM/DM/SD/OS Truss/Wood/LGS/Installed Relocation: Canada - Eastern, Canada Western/Central, USA - Northwest, USA - Southwest, USA - Western Developed and managed sales and sales staff in Arizona, California and Nevada with annual sale of $15,000,000.00 Developed trained and managed estimating, designed, engineering staff and trained design manager. Developed trained and managed production staff and trained production manager, peak production 100,000 BF/Day. Target markets custom homes, tract homes, multi-family, hotel and motel, warehouse, strip malls, military.

Increase line of credit from $300,000.00 to 1,200,000.00 is six months from First Community Financial. Developed accurate production time and motion labor tracking comparing daily budget to actual. Started software development (Job Tract) in 1988 for Bidding, Sales, Estimating, Work Orders, Job Costing, Tasks Job Tract on a monthly basis tracked all direct operations costs and units plus or minus 1.5 % of accounting. Created incentives for Sale, Design and Engineering staff who effective all acted like owners of the company.

Created product usage and educations material. (See Attached Specification Book) Created companies training manual for all employment positions. Implemented processes and systems that improved quality and productivity. Eliminate waste of time, money, materials, energy, and other commodities. Implemented efficient and more profitable business practices. Reduced costs utilizing new technologies ID: C12012 Senior Designer/Design Manager Truss/Panel Relocation: Alberta, Ontario, Canada Eastern, USA - South, USA - Southwest 11 years truss experience. As Design Manager, implementing Lean Design with wood minimization within individual designs. All management responsibilities for team of 10 designers including hiring/ firing, efficient use of resources, resource planning and distribution. Co-ordination of design with Sales force and high client contact. Initially a framer, the candidate started as an entry level trainee and advanced to design management. Software: MiTek, T-Lok. ID: C11489 ATTENTION EMPLOYERS We have over 1,000 registered Industry Professionals.

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ID: C11856 Plant/Production/Design/Management - Truss/Panel Relocation: Arizona, Florida As Operations Manager: create programs to motivate employees to achieve peak productivity. Hire, train, discipline and terminate employees. Order lumber and all production materiel. Coordinate weekly production, sales and safety meetings.

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Hiring Zone - Available Candidates Executive/Senior Management Senior Project Manager Truss/Panel/Whole House Construction Supervisor Relocation: Delaware, Maryland, New Relocation: Colorado, Florida, North Jersey, Pennsylvania Carolina, South Carolina, Texas Executive highly skilled in Operations/ Overview: My experience is in custom Plant Management. Created a very efficient residential, multi-family and commercial operation by utilizing LEAN manufacturing, with in depth knowledge of building employee empowerment, and continuous practices and procedures. I have managed process improvement. Extensive background crew of twenty five skilled workers along in virtually all distribution/warehouse with over seventy sub-contractors on service and industrial manufacturing a variety of construction/development operations, with hands-on production projects. experience in customer-driven team ID: C12094 environments. Skilled at troubleshooting and problem resolution. Strongest suit is Design Manager/Structural Engineer the development and training of all levels Truss/EWP/I-Joists/Hardware of employees ensuring all employees, Union Relocation: USA - ALL States and Non-Union, are accountable for their 25 years industry experience. For more area of expertise. than 10 years at "my last job", I was in A R E A S O F E X P E RT I S E : L E A N Manufacturing, Continuous Process Improvement (CPI), Oracle MRP, CAD, Process Flow Analysis, Outsourcing, SkillsBased Pay, Employee Empowerment ID: C12108

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Plant/Location/General Manager Truss Relocation: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, New Mexico, Texas, USA - ALL States Truss and Components Plant Manager with over 15 years of experience in the truss industry who is looking to apply knowledge gained while continuing to develop and grow within the management sector.

Design Manager/General Manager Truss/DIY Relocation: Arizona, Hawaii, Texas, USA - Southwest, USA - Western, Washington Overview: Oversee The design department for truss, wall panels at multiple manufacturing locations. Keep design staff current and informed in code changes, company policy and relevant information. Set up training as needed for the design staff and/or train the staff. Update all computer design programs with software and material changes/costing.

Evaluate associates, make changes with work load, distribute work. Check designers work for accuracy and optimization in materials and production effectiveness.

Maintain acceptable design and estimating schedules. Assist in setting costing and assisting salespeople. Resolve customer concerns /issues/complaints. Manage the design departments work load and personnel. Travel to the different facilities to meet with the staff to evaluate needs and help make corrections if needed.

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Attended monthly city council meetings to ensure codes were followed. Oversee development of truss fabrication facility.

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charge of running the entire Truss Design And Engineering Dept. of 8 to 10 junior designers. I Scheduled design work and worked closely with manufacturing to ensure delivery schedules were met. I was in charge of designing all truss repairs and coordinating the repairs in the field. I worked closely with our sales force to produce the most cost efficient and quality product.

I implemented quality standards for the company and oversaw the third party QC program. Software includes MiTek, TeeLok. BSME. ID: C11545 PE/Design Supervisor Truss/Total Package (Wood & LGS) Relocation: Florida PE/Supervisor. Coordinated final check of layout and design of metal plate connected wood trusses prior to seal and production.

Mentored designers and established design criteria. Implemented and guided team of 25 professionals through Policies and Procedures. Provided design team with technical support. Designed well over 700,000 trusses and layouts of metal plate connected wood trusses. These were accomplished for commercial, office, retail and residential subdivision projects.

Provided technical support for salesmen conducting site visits. MiTek. ID: C12092

Design/Estimating/Optimizing Truss/I-Joist/EWP/Whole House Sales of floor and roof trusses. Some EWP also. Preparing layouts and engineered drawings for office to estimate. Preparing Proficient with Microsoft Programs, Excel, approval drawings for builder approval.

Word, Outlook, ERP software Calling on Builders, working with them Team growth and development through for finalize details and working to make effective feedback and ongoing mentorship suggestions to simplify their jobs and Excellent communication skills make them more cost efficient. Was also Experience working with: Metal, Polymer responsible for teaching other outside Blends, Components, Finished Product salesmen in using and becoming more Assembly, Clean Room, etc. proficient with EFrame and MiTek 2020. I Tenacious, Professional, Detail-Oriented, also checked, reviewed and modified their Strong Sense of Urgency framing plans and engineering, eliminating Lean Manufacturing Certified, Kaizen costly errors and back-charges. BA degree Trained, Fork lift Certified Relocation: MI ID: C10500 ID: C11473 Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

November 1st, 2013 #06172 Page #31 Project Manager/Architectural CAD Design and produce Construction Drawings, coordinating spec sheets calculating structure, coordinating Civil, Plumbing, Electrical, & Structural Engineering.

Construction Administration answering RFI, approving Submittals, implementing Bulletins, taking minutes, making punch out list, Etc ID: C12085 Designer - Truss/Panel/EWP Truss design for single, multi-family and commercial jobs, Bidding jobs and running all necessary paperwork needed for production. Used WTCA standards for weekly and quarterly QC checks Being that I worked my way up from the yard when the economy took its turn I was also put into a customer service position and was in charge of handling all customer complaints and Field repairs. Software: MiTek, TJ Beam, TJ Xpert, Excel, Word. Products: Truss, Panel, Beam, I-Joist, EWP, Stairs, Site install, Hardware, Lumber, Shingles.

Relocation: AZ, AR, KS, MO, TX, USA Southwest ID: C11886 Production/Plant/General Manager Truss/Panel/LGS/Wood My objective is to gain a position as a production/plant manager with a professional, winning organization where I can utilize my years of experience to assist in the continued success and growth of the company. I have a strong desire to be a part a great team that has a clear vision and mission for their stockholders, customers, employees, and for the future. I welcome the opportunity for advancement and promotion, and am always ready to accept new responsibilities. I have been involved in the rapid growth of a small truss plant, a new LGS truss and panel production facility, and timber truss production, with responsibility for hiring/training/managing employees at every stage. In addition to production management, I also have extensive experience in purchasing, inventory control, quality control and delivery. I am "longterm" oriented, having been with my current employer 18 years. I am looking for the chance to grow and advance within the same company, depending on my performance and abilities.

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Use el equipo de protección personal adecuado para los trabajos de construcción de armazones. Use guantes para proteger sus manos.

Un casco le protege la cabeza contra golpes y artículos que caigan. Los Residential wood framing exposes workers to fall hazards, power anteojos de seguridad protegen sus ojos contra partículas que vuelan. Las tool injuries, and other general construction hazards. botas de trabajo con puntera y suelas antideslizantes previenen las caídas.

Wear proper personal protective equipment for framing jobs. Work Las piezas de madera utilizadas para la armazón pueden ser grandes gloves to protect your hands. A hard hat protects your head from bumps y pesadas. Apile los materiales de trabajo cerca del área de trabajo, and dropped items. Safety glasses protect your eyes from flying debris. use dispositivos de elevación mecánicos o la ayuda de otras personas Work boots with a heel and slip resistant sole prevent falls. para levantarlos cuando pueda. No levante ni mueva cargas que sean The wood pieces used for framing can be large and heavy. Stack demasiado pesadas o inestables. Mantenga los materiales cerca de usted job materials near the work area. Use mechanical lifting devices or y levántelos con sus piernas, no con su espalda. use a team to lift when you Las herramientas eléctricas can. Don’t lift and move utilizadas para cortar y sujetar loads that are too heavy or materiales deberán ser inspeccionadas unstable. Hold materials antes de cada uso y accionadas de close to you and lift with acuerdo con las recomendaciones your legs, not your back. del fabricante. Asegúrese de que las herramientas de corte tengan un disco de corte afilado. Las clavadoras y los destornilladores eléctricos deben utilizarse con los elementos de sujeción correctos. Obtenga entrenamiento en el uso de herramientas con las que no esté familiarizado.

Power tools used to cut and fasten materials should be inspected before each use and operated according to the manufacturer ’s recommendations. Make sure that cutting tools have a sharp blade. Nail and screw guns should be used with the proper fasteners. Get training on tools that you are unfamiliar with.

Prevenga las caídas durante la construcción de armazones. Proteja las aberturas en el piso y en paredes, las escaleras y los descansos que pudiesen permitir la caída de los trabajadores.

Use protección contra caídas con un punto de anclaje seguro.

Prevent falls during framing. Guard floor and wall openings, stairways and landings that could allow workers to fall. Wear fall protection with a secure anchor point.

Conduct job site inspections every day to ensure that the workplace is free of hazards. Brief employees periodically on job site operations such as trenching, electrical work, etc. Maintain good housekeeping every day and throughout each shift by picking up trash, debris, and other materials that could pose fire and slip, trip and fall hazards.

Know how to report hazards and accidents on your job site. If you spot a hazard on the job, make it safe or report it immediately for repair and correction. Know how to administer basic first aid Keep an up to date first aid kit to treat minor injuries. Know how to summon emergency care to the site if necessary.

Diariamente, realice inspecciones en el sitio de trabajo para asegurarse de que el sitio de trabajo esté exento de peligros. Notifique periódicamente a los empleados las operaciones en el sitio de trabajo tales como trabajos de zanjeado, trabajos eléctricos, etc. Mantenga buen aseo y limpieza en el sitio de trabajo todos los días y durante todo el turno, recogiendo los desechos, los escombros y otros materiales que pudiesen presentar riesgo de incendio y de resbalones, tropezones y caídas.

Sepa cómo reportar peligros y accidentes en su sitio de trabajo.

Si usted observa un peligro en el trabajo, corríjalo o repórtelo inmediatamente para su reparación y corrección. Sepa cómo administrar primeros auxilios básicos. Mantenga un botiquín de primeros auxilios actualizado para el tratamiento de lesiones menores. Sepa cómo solicitar atención de emergencia en el sitio si es necesario.

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