Truss Designer

Truss Designer

We just partnered with a local, leading building materials company and they're hunting for a skilled Truss Designer to join their growing team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produces floor and roof truss placement plans, truss design drawings and truss quotes using your ability to understand blueprints and customer requirements for specific projects.
• Determine design specifications based on blueprints and structural design needs.
• Review other designers work as part of a double check system to reduce design errors prior to putting paperwork into manufacturing.
• Create shop paperwork that is optimized and batch for efficiency based on equipment used in manufacturing.
• Communicate with customer and sales staff on technical aspects of plans which require clarification from customer, Architect or Engineer. Document communication with said parties using excel spreadsheet and saved emails.
• Follow Building Codes to ensure the safety of the design while meeting industry standards.
• Utilize advanced math skills for calculating lengths, weights, angles, and technical knowledge of CAD software and other related computer programs.
• Consult with more experienced component technicians and management when more in-depth analysis is required.
• Plan and pace your own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals.
• Understand and observe all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attend periodic safety meetings as required; recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
• Communicate with clients during the design process.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• COMPETENCIES:
• Sufficient knowledge of Building Materials to determine appropriate structural applications
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of basic math and measurement skills
• Knowledge of drafting, architectural design or CAD applications
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and architectural drawings
• Industry knowledge and experience in Construction methods
• Ability to manage and complete tasks on time
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• REQUIREMENTS:
  • Minimum 3-5+ years of Truss Design and Draft experience in Construction and Building Industry.
  • Highly proficient in MiTek software
  • Minimum education of High School Diploma or GED

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