Sr Truss Designer

Job Description

Senior Truss Designer


The Senior Truss Designer will be responsible to design residential and commercial floor and roof trusses using Mitek design software. They will use architectural drawings, structural drawings and specifications from architects and engineer, to create layouts and component drawings. Will communicate on a daily basis with both internal and external customers in ensuring all critical information is correctly incorporated in the component designs and layouts.


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Key Responsibilities:

• Review sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data provided by design professionals
• Evaluate the feasibility of design ideas based on safety, function, budget, and market characteristics
• Research production specifications, provide cost estimates, and itemized production requirements
• Modify and refine designs to conform to customer specifications or building plan changes
• Ensure compliance with relevant building codes and standards
• Generate truss layouts for final construction
• Develop component documents for work orders to optimize cutting and assembly processes
• Mentor and help train junior technicians, fostering a collaborative and learning environment
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the design team
• Maintain consistent quality design work within the department.
• Collaborate with sales, customers, and engineering teams on technical inquiries and design presentations
• Present designs and modifications to sales, customers, architects, and engineers
• Communicate with immediate peers and peers in other departments for maintaining continuity of design philosophy and effectiveness of designs.
• Communicate with customers as needed to clarify the customer expectations

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience with a proven track record in truss design
• Expertise in industry software applications (MikTek Software Suite)
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Work, and PowerPoint
• Ability to analyze technical problems, determine root causes and develop remediation strategies for permanent resolutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to recommend changes to drive business objectives.
• Ability to assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks, making clear decisions in the best interests of the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Ability to effectively operate computer hardware and software.

Additional Benefits Include:

• Overtime opportunity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Plan

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.