Truss Designer - Checker

This is a remote/virtual position. You can work from anywhere!

Carter Lumber has an amazing opportunity for a remote Truss Designer - Checker working with our National Accounts design team. A Carter Lumber Truss Designer - Checker is responsible for performing a thorough double check of truss, EWP, and wall panel orders using a component checklist to reduce design mistakes to an acceptable level. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary for this position. 

*MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S.*

Requirements to be Considered for this Position:

• Previous experience in designing roof and floor trusses, wall panels, and EWP
• Ability to check other designers work for mistakes and positively communicate the corrections to team members.
• Working knowledge of optimization and best design practices for components.
• Previous experience using MiTek truss design software; 20/20 or SE
• High level of knowledge in the application of the products being designed
• Competency in basic mathematics, geometry, and trigonometry
• Knowledge in reading architectural and structural plans
• Ability to trouble shoot and problem solve with strong communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Responsibilities of the Position:

Component Checking

• Performs all checking responsibilities related to Truss, EWP, and Wall Panel design.
• Reviews each assigned order for accuracy and efficiency.
• Shares the suggested corrections with the component designers.
• Tracks common errors and makes suggestions for training topics.
• Communicates effectively with both internal and external customers.

• Creates design illustrations based from blueprints to produce working drawings for fabrication.
• Completes and finalizes designs for production and assembly.
• Evaluates designs to ensure that design standards are being met.
• Reviews and analyzes specifications, blueprints, engineered drawings and related designs to determine factors affecting design of the wall, truss and engineered wood components.
• Communicates with production teams, customers and Store Managers to ensure designs are accurate throughout the process.
• Assists stores in responding to questions/concerns from customers.

Benefits (full-time employees)  

• Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment 
• Short and Long-Term Disability 
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D 
• Optional supplemental life insurance 
• Company-match 401(k) 
• Vacation time and paid holidays 
• Vendor incentives 
• Room for growth; we promote from within! 
• Military encouraged to apply!