Truss Designer

Carter Lumber; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Short & long-term disability

Company-paid life insurance

AD&D

401(k) with company match

Vacation & paid holidays

Vendor incentives

Growth opportunities

Military encouraged to apply

Job summary

Carter Lumber is seeking a Truss Designer to create roof and floor truss designs from customer blueprints, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery for production.

You will analyze specifications, read architectural plans, and collaborate with production teams to resolve design questions. Proficiency with truss or wall panel design software and strong math skills are essential for success in this role. We value clear communication and a drive to grow within the company.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in the basic aspects of construction.
• Experience using truss or wall panel design software.
• Strong knowledge of the products being designed.
• Competency in basic mathematics, geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to read architectural and structural plans.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Creates design illustrations from blueprints to produce working drawings for fabrication.
• Completes and finalizes designs for production and assembly.
• Evaluates designs to ensure design standards are 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.

Skills

Construction basics

Truss design software

Engineered wood product software

Wall panel design software

Mathematics (geometry, trig)

Reading blueprints

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Tools

Truss design software

Engineered wood product software

Wall panel design software

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!