Truss Designer

Carter Lumber Company; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) matching

Vacation time and paid holidays

Room for growth

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company is seeking a Truss Designer in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The role involves designing plans for roof and floor trusses based on blueprints, ensuring accurate and timely production. Candidates should be knowledgeable in construction, have experience with design software, and possess a strong understanding of design standards.

Benefits include health and dental coverage, 401(k) matching, and opportunities for growth within the company. We encourage military applicants to apply!

Qualifications

• Knowledge in the basic aspects of construction.
• Experience with truss and engineered wood product design software.
• Competency in mathematics, geometry, and trigonometry.

Responsibilities

• Create design illustrations from blueprints for fabrication.
• Evaluate designs to meet standards.
• Communicate with production and customers to confirm design accuracy.

Skills

Knowledgeable in construction

Truss design software proficiency

Strong communication skills

Basic mathematics competence

Reading architectural plans

Troubleshooting ability

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

A Carter Lumber Truss Designer is responsible for designing plans for the production of roof and floor trusses. Ensures drawings are produced accurately and timely based off of blueprints provided by customers. Requires the knowledge of commonly used concepts and practices within the construction industry. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.

Requirements to be Considered for this Position:

• Knowledgeable in the basic aspects of construction
• Previous experience using truss, engineered wood product or wall panel design software
• High level of knowledge in the application of the products being designed
• Competency in basic mathematics, geometry and trigonometry
• Knowledgeable in reading architectural and structural plans
• Ability to analyze, trouble shoot and problem solve
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook

Responsibilities of the Position:

Designing:

• 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.

Analyzes and Troubleshoots:

• Reviews and analyzes specifications, blueprints, engineered drawings and related designs to determine factors affecting design of the wall, truss and engineered wood components.

Support:

• 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!