Truss Designer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision after 30 days

Short and Long-Term Disability

Company-match 401(k)

Vacation time and paid holidays

Room for growth; we promote from within!

Job summary

Kighthomecenter, located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is looking for a Truss Designer to create detailed designs for roof and floor trusses. You will ensure that designs meet necessary standards and deadlines, while also collaborating with various teams to guarantee accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have experience with design software, strong math skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• Experience in truss, engineered wood product or wall panel design software.
• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and problem-solve.
• Strong understanding of design standards and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Create design illustrations from blueprints for fabrication.
• Finalize designs for production and assembly.
• Communicate with teams and customers to ensure accurate designs.

Skills

Knowledgeable in basic aspects of construction

Truss design software experience

Competency in mathematics, geometry, and trigonometry

Reading architectural and structural plans

Strong verbal and written communication

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

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!