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Insight Global

Truss Designer

Insight Global, Cedar, Minnesota, United States, 55011


Job Description

* Team operates as Regional Design team -- large team sharing projects across the Midwest

* Prepares complicated truss design and layout drawings - layout drawings may include beams and metal connectors sized and supplied by the company

* Develops layout and design drawings from architectural drawings or sketches provided to the company

* Makes phone calls to building designers or professionals to obtain or clarify information shown

* Draws rough sketches or arranges for finished drawings or photographs to illustrate specified materials or assembly sequence

* Prepare truss repair drawings for review and approval by a professional engineer

* Writes technical descriptions specifying material qualities and properties

* Will be trained on material for Wood Truss Council Level 1-3 certifications -- Company will cover the cost of the exam (not required but encouraged)

* Junior candidates will be provided extensive online and in-person training, will partner w/ an experienced designer -- Will train on software, truss math, blue print reading, etc.

(More experienced Designers)

* Reviews and checks layout and design drawings prepared by less experienced truss technicians and assists in making modifications prior to release

* May obtain information pertaining to products that have been field modified or damaged - information is summarized and given to a professional engineer to evaluate and complete repair drawings when required

* Analyzes technical data and reports to determine if design meets specifications

* Understands the building code and applies knowledge of special truss industry issues

* Analyzes plans and diagrams, or observes and makes notes on material processing, to determine material processing specifications or specifications for construction activities

Expected salary of $65,000 to $70,000 dependent on overall experience.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .

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Skills and Requirements

Recent truss design experience, concentration in single family custom design

Strong knowledge or preference for MiTek CAD software

Experience with high production and single family/custom home design

Design production output around 1,000 boardfootage per hour College degree

MiTek Certificate of Completion and Manufacturing Certificate in Truss Design preferred

Experience in a truss plant and/or as an estimator

Some expertise with wall panel design is a major plus null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.