Truss Designer

Clumber; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision plans

Disability insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Carter Lumber is seeking a designer to create truss placement diagrams and engineered drawings using MiTek software for submittals and production. You will communicate with customers and internal teams to align on designs, schedules, and revisions, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

The role offers a flexible work arrangement with remote or Newton Falls, Ohio office options. Candidates should bring strong math skills and the ability to read and interpret architectural plans, contributing to

Qualifications

• Experience using MiTek software is required.
• Ability to read and understand architectural and structural plans.
• Strong math skills in geometry and trigonometry.
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Create truss placement diagrams and engineered drawings for submittals and production.
• Communicate design details and schedules with internal and external customers via phone and email.
• Ensure blueprint drawings are accurate and timely, then optimize and release for production.
• Collaborate within the MiTek software platform and support team workloads when needed.

Skills

MiTek software

Architectural/structural plans reading

Geometry and trigonometry

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook

Tools

MiTek software

Job description

Would you like to bring customers’ dream designs to life? Join Carter Lumber where we give you the opportunity to use your design skills to their fullest capacity based on customers’ wants and needs. Residential and commercial projects are continuously growing for our multi-billion-dollar company, so you can rest assured that your career will have endless opportunities!

Our Story

Carter Lumber was founded in 1932 by W.E. Carter. For 90 years, we have strengthened our company by staying true to our values, which include honesty, hard work, and putting people first. What started as a single lumberyard in Akron, Ohio, is represented today by seven brands servicing professional builders and homeowners across thirteen states with more than 160 locations. Despite our growth, weare still a family-owned company. Our core values and our people-first culture remain the same.

Description:

In this role, you will beresponsible forcreating truss placement diagrams and engineered drawings for both submittals and production.You will communicate via phone and email with internal and external customers regarding designs, requests for information, schedules, etc. You will ensure customer blueprint drawings are produced accurately and in a timely manner. When the design has been approved, it will need to be optimized and then released for production. The ideal environment is one where our designers can grow and contribute to the strength of the team by sharing knowledge and assisting with workloads when necessary. These responsibilities will be performed within the MiTek software platform.

Requirements:

• Previous experience using MiTek softwareis a must
• High level of knowledge in the application of the products being designed
• Competency in basic mathematics, geometry and trigonometry
• Must be able to read and understand architectural and structural plans
• Strong communication skills for discussing designs and schedule
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
• This position offers the choice of either remote work or working from our Newton Falls, Ohio office.

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!