Truss Designer

Woodtech International Technical Services Inc; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading truss manufacturer located in Kelowna, Canada, is seeking a Truss Designer to join its team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing accurate CAD drawings for both residential and commercial projects. This role involves collaborating with sales and production teams to ensure timely delivery and quality standards are met. The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of design experience and a strong knowledge of building codes. Competitive salary and benefits offered along with a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of truss design experience.
• Ability to read and analyze architectural blueprints.
• Experience with standard industry design software.
• Knowledge of prefab framing and techniques.
• Strong communication skills for customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Translate sales orders into production-ready CAD drawings.
• Coordinate with departments to meet production schedules.
• Review designs to ensure they meet customer needs and standards.

Skills

Blueprint analysis

Alpine design software

Technical communication

Knowledge of building codes

Prefab framing techniques

Job description

Growing truss manufacturer is looking to hire a Truss Designer with proven design capabilities to guide daily production operations within a modern manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will be responsible for translating sales order data, blueprints and drawings, for residential/commercial projects into accurate production-ready CAD drawings (Alpine) and data files for semi-automated production. You will review and make improvements to designs to meet the customers needs while maintaining design requirements and meeting required structural standards. Working with other departments such as Sales, Production and Purchasing you will coordinate drafting department job scheduling to align with production requirements and ensure provision of accurate technical information ensuring production timelines are achieved.

We are looking for:

• Two to three years of truss design experience.
• Proven ability to read and analyze architectural and structural blueprints and efficiently establish customer requirements for design and construction.
• Proven ability to work with standard industry design software (ideally Alpine) to prepare materials for quotes, produce shop drawings, and assemble all required information for production.
• Must have a good working knowledge of prefab framing and framing techniques.
• A proven track record in design with an eye for accuracy and an ability to work with customers to meet their end user needs, meet all codes and standards and add value by eliminating issues as early as possible in the design, manufacture, installation cycle.
• Experience in either a technical sales support or customer service role, using your superior communication skills primarily by phone and some online resources.
• Strong knowledge of codes and building standards, including usage of engineered wood products, prefabricated components and related hardware.
• A reputation for being organized, professional and reliable self-starter.
• Ability to maintain a positive and respectful attitude towards coworkers, customers and clients.

This is a regular, full time, day shift position with a competitive salary and benefits.

We maintain a safe work environment that is well organized but also flexible and supportive.

If this position suits your qualifications and interests, please apply promptly. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. Please ensure that your contact information is up to date and complete so that we can contact you directly to schedule an interview. Resumes, and all interviews, are held in confidence.

Out of Province Applications:

Applicants applying from outside the province of BC are encouraged and will be considered but applicants MUST be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.