A frame and/or truss builder is responsible for preparing and assembling building material components into wall-frames or roof trusses according to detailed specifications.

Read and interpret work orders and production schedules (typed, handwritten, computer screen); select and prepare appropriate building material components according to job specifications; set up and operate saws, presses, nail guns/machines, and other equipment; connect cut timber with nails or metal bolts and plates as per specifications; move completed, labelled, and wrapped frames or trusses to designated areas; complete continuous quality review throughout processes to meet quality and accuracy requirements including dimensions, timber grades, and building process; perform routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment and work area; and report any equipment and product deficiencies or hazards to supervisor.

• Works indoors in manufacturing plants, generally on assembly lines. May also complete some tasks outside in yards. More technical tasks may occur in an office environment.
• Indoor work spaces will usually be adequately heated and ventilated.
• Work sites may be dirty and noisy, especially if constantly working at assembly tasks.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment such as dust masks, eye and ear protection, safety footwear, and gloves.

• Typically a medium to heavy physical demand level.
• Stands frequently on concrete floors and walks about work areas to move materials or equipment and carry out assembly tasks. Sitting is only required if performing technical tasks in an office environment. Stretches both up and across frequently to perform assembly tasks. Occasionally squats, crouches, or kneels for some assembly tasks. Bending is occasionally required. Occasionally twists the body or neck.
• Frequently lifts and carries to move items into the assembly position. Operation of a range of lifting equipment or driving of forklifts may be required in some roles.
• Repetitive tasks are frequent especially in the use of hands and arms for holding nail guns and other power tools. May also occur in the context of use of office equipment.
• Uses a wide range of engineering and mechanical hand, power, and machine tools.
• Mental skills include practical, woodworking, metalworking, measuring, procedural, technical, and detail skills.

• For entry-level labouring and assembly positions a NZQF Level 1 qualification or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5), or prior basic building / assembly / woodworking / metalworking experience.
• For more technical roles, e.g. detailers or specialist machinists, a relevant NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) or prior complex building / assembly / woodworking / metalworking experience.
• For roles involving forklift operation a Forklift Operator’s Certificate is required. To operate on a road or in a public space, operators must also have a full Class 1 Driver's Licence with a Forklift (F) Endorsement. To operate a heavy forklift, operators also need to have a full Class 2 Driver's Licence with an F Endorsement.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.