Skandia Truss is seeking a full-time 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. Skandia Truss complies with all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination of any kind. Pay is salary based at $52,000/yr. Travel is done by company vehicle or can be worked out on a case-by-case basis.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Produces 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.
- Communicate with customer and sales staff on technical aspects of plans which require clarification from customer, Architect or Engineer.
- 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.
Qualifications and Skills
- Knowledge of company products sufficient to determine appropriate structural applications
- Strong attention to detail
- Knowledge of basic math and measurement skills
- Knowledge of drafting, architectural design or CAD applications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and 3-D drawing software
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and one (1) year component design experience; or equivalent experience and education.
Benefits
· Job Type: Full-time
· Schedule: Monday to Friday 8 am – 5 pm
· Experience: Component Design: 1 year (Required)
