Associated Truss & Lumber

Truss Designer

Location

ASSOCIATED TRUSS & LUMBER CO.

Type

Full Time

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Signing bonus
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources
Summary: Associated Truss & Lumber Co is a growing floors and roofs truss, lumber company in the manufacturing industry. We are a family owned local company with 110 local employees that mold and drive the company where it is today. We are seeking a Designer with extensive experience with background on multi-family truss design using MiTek software. The ideal candidate will collaborate with sales and production teams as well design and create layouts for roofs and floors for sing-family, multi-family, and commercial customers. This candidate will have a Design Administrator to assist with process and close out. In addition, a Design Analyst will check for quality and accuracy of the design.

This position reports to the Design Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Design roof and floor trusses for single family, multi-family and light commercial projects.
  • Ability to use software to view plans/buildings in 3D.
  • Navigate windows explorer with server/folder knowledge.
  • Size and specify EWP for load analysis using provided software.
  • Size and specify hangers for truss to truss and truss to beam.
  • Contact outside sources to resolve questions or concerns in the design process (RFI's).
  • Superior communication skills with one on one interaction and small group interaction to convey ideas, requirements, and challenge assumption advocates for users while respecting others’ points of view.
  • Coordinate with other designers to eliminate duplication of material/framing.
  • Comfortable with working independently yet prefer to work in interdisciplinary teams to solve complex problems and deliver high quality work.
  • Create clear, concise communication for peers as well as outside contacts.
  • Work closely with clients, users and team members to fully utilize design software.
  • Assist with technical questions regarding trusses and framing with trusses.
  • Assist sales team with technical questions from customers.
Job Expectations and Requirements:

  • Meet deadlines for design completion
  • Work well with others
  • Communicate with peers/management effectively
  • Read and understand construction documents
  • Attention to detail and math skills in order to create accurate diagrams and drafts.
  • Ability to spot potential problems within a rough sketch and visualize solutions.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience
  • MiTek program experience (required)
  • Google suite knowledge
  • Seek for efficiency and ability to bring ideas and concepts to life.
  • Have a “get it done” attitude and proven background of delivering exception work.
Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Minimum physical requirements due to interaction with production. The employee must be able to sit for a given period, stand, maneuver up and down the stairs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation Package:

· Competitive health insurance offered after 60 days of insurance to include: medical, dental, vision, life and LTD insurance. Employee medical coverage is paid at 75% of basic coverage.

· Upon completion of 90- day probationary period, you are eligible for 6 paid holidays per year, and accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)

· 401-k retirement plan and matching available after one year of employment.

· PTO Volunteer Program

Job Type: Full-time

Education/Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED (Required).
  • Degree in a 4-year accredited university (Preferred).
  • At least two years of experience in truss design.
  • Experience with CAD design and/or architectural design is helpful.
Compensation: $65,200.00 - $90,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company Website: www.associatedtruss.com

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