Truss Components Checker

Carter Lumber; Kent (OH); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter Lumber seeks a remote Truss Components Checker to work with the National Accounts design team. The role involves checking truss, EWP, and wall panel orders for accuracy, requiring strong design experience, communication skills, and knowledge in industry-specific software and practices.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision available after 30 days

Short and Long-Term Disability

Company-paid life insurance and AD&D

Company-match 401(k)

Vacation time and paid holidays

Room for growth; we promote from within!

Qualifications

• Previous experience in designing roof and floor trusses, wall panels, and EWP.
• Ability to review and communicate design corrections.
• Knowledge of optimization and best design practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform checks for Truss, EWP, and Wall Panel designs.
• Communicate corrections to component designers.
• Track common errors and suggest training topics.

Skills

Designing roof and floor trusses

Communication

Mathematics

Problem-solving

Reading architectural plans

Tools

MiTek truss design software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Carter Lumber has an amazing opportunity for a remote Truss Components Checker working with our National Accounts design team.A Carter Lumber Component 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.

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!