Truss Designer

Job Description

Truss Designer

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 or Alpine software
• Minimum education of High School Diploma or GED

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.