Truss Tech Designer

TIBBETTS LUMBER CO LLC; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation, sick and holiday

Job summary

A growing lumber and building materials company in Fort Myers, Florida, is seeking an experienced Truss Designer to create truss placement plans and provide technical support for residential and commercial projects. Key responsibilities include producing design drawings and quotes, reviewing designs for accuracy, and communicating with clients on project specifications. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail, proficiency in design software, and excellent verbal/written communication skills, along with a background in drafting or architectural design.

Qualifications

• Experience in using proprietary software for construction design.
• Ability to determine appropriate structural applications based on company products.

Responsibilities

• Produce floor and roof truss placement plans.
• Review design work to reduce errors.
• Communicate technical aspects of plans with clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mathematics and measurement skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Education

Knowledge of drafting, architectural design or CAD applications

Tools

Mitek Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Tibbetts Lumber Co. LLC, a growing Lumber and Building Materials company, is seeking an experienced Truss Designer.

Under general supervision, this position creates truss placement plans, truss design drawings and truss quotes along with providing technical support to customers and sales representatives related to truss components for residential and commercial projects. The position is an office position that requires the use of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties include:

• Using proprietary software, produce floor and roof truss placement plans, truss design drawings and truss quotes using your ability to understand blueprints and customer requirements for specific projects.
• Determine design specifications based on blueprints and structural design needs.
• Review other designers work as part of a double check system to reduce design errors prior to putting paperwork into manufacturing.
• Create shop paperwork that is optimized and batch for efficiency based on equipment used in manufacturing.
• Communicate with customers, general contractors, and sales staff on technical aspects of plans which require clarification from customer, Architect or Engineer. Document communication with said parties using excel spreadsheet and saved emails.
• Consult with experienced component technicians and management when more in-depth analysis is required.
• Plan and pace your own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals.
• Understand and observe all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attend periodic safety meetings as required; recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Job Requirements include:

• Knowledge of company products sufficient to determine appropriate structural applications.
• Use of proprietary software for construction design.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Use of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
• Mathematics and measurement skills.
• Knowledge of drafting, architectural design or CAD applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Mitek Software preferred.

Benefits:

Tibbetts Lumber offers an excellent benefits package to our employees including:

• Competitive wages
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• 401(k) plan
• Vacation, Sick & Holiday pay
• Health Savings Account

Legal Disclosures:

Tibbetts Lumber Co. LLC complies with all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination of any kind. Tibbetts Lumber Co. LLC is a Drug-Free Workplace and uses pre-employment drug testing to confirm all of its potential employees do not use any restricted substances. Tibbetts Lumber Co. LLC is an at-will employer and can terminate its employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and without notice.