Wilson Lumber Company
TRUSS DESIGNER
Wilson Lumber Company, Madison, Alabama, United States, 35756
Job Details
LevelExperienced
Job LocationTruss Madison - Madison, AL
Job ShiftDay Shift
Description
Role Summary:
The Truss Designer IV will be responsible for managing the day-to-day design department resources to schedule designs, being the point of contact for the sales department and customers, and utilizing software in the design of roof trusses, floor trusses, beam sizing, and LVL/I-Joists as requested by our customers.
Scope of the Position:
The Truss Designer will be located at the Madison, AL site. This position requires
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities expected of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Manage day to day design department resources including scheduling designs.Provide knowledge and guidance to design department team members as needed.Point of contact for internal and external customers.Reviews and optimizes designs for most efficient use of materials, equipment, and manpower.Investigates preliminary information and data necessary to generate designs.Utilizes knowledge of various computer software, AutoCAD, MiTek design software, engineering practices, mathematics, building materials, and other physical sciences to complete drawings.Interacts with the sales department regarding the scope of work and to acquire and disseminate information needed to provide quality truss design drawings that are within bid parameters.Provides backup assistance to builders by answering general questions and reconciling any problems in the condition of the delivered product.Provide backup assistance on Multi-Family/Commercial bids.Jobsite repairs, inspections as necessary.Design work required.Performs other job-related duties or special projects as assigned.Ability to track and meet departmental goals.Ability to multitask and work within strict time frames.Position Qualifications:
Ability to read blueprints and visualize details in three dimensions.Knowledge of field requirements and truss production requirements.Understand code requirements and loading conditions as they relate to truss design.Knowledge of equipment used in plant and how to produce efficient cutting for same.The ability to notice, interpret, and anticipate others' concerns and feelings and to communicate with them.Working knowledge of MiTek roof and floor truss design software.Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry/trigonometry.Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Attention to detail.Good communications skills.Ability to multi-task.Have a sales mentality.Education and Experience:
Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or 8 - 10 years related design experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.5 years of Multi-Family/Commercial truss design experience.Training peers.Physical Requirements:
Sit, Stand, frequently.Adapt to various environments including production.
You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by management.
LevelExperienced
Job LocationTruss Madison - Madison, AL
Job ShiftDay Shift
Description
Role Summary:
The Truss Designer IV will be responsible for managing the day-to-day design department resources to schedule designs, being the point of contact for the sales department and customers, and utilizing software in the design of roof trusses, floor trusses, beam sizing, and LVL/I-Joists as requested by our customers.
Scope of the Position:
The Truss Designer will be located at the Madison, AL site. This position requires
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities expected of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Manage day to day design department resources including scheduling designs.Provide knowledge and guidance to design department team members as needed.Point of contact for internal and external customers.Reviews and optimizes designs for most efficient use of materials, equipment, and manpower.Investigates preliminary information and data necessary to generate designs.Utilizes knowledge of various computer software, AutoCAD, MiTek design software, engineering practices, mathematics, building materials, and other physical sciences to complete drawings.Interacts with the sales department regarding the scope of work and to acquire and disseminate information needed to provide quality truss design drawings that are within bid parameters.Provides backup assistance to builders by answering general questions and reconciling any problems in the condition of the delivered product.Provide backup assistance on Multi-Family/Commercial bids.Jobsite repairs, inspections as necessary.Design work required.Performs other job-related duties or special projects as assigned.Ability to track and meet departmental goals.Ability to multitask and work within strict time frames.Position Qualifications:
Ability to read blueprints and visualize details in three dimensions.Knowledge of field requirements and truss production requirements.Understand code requirements and loading conditions as they relate to truss design.Knowledge of equipment used in plant and how to produce efficient cutting for same.The ability to notice, interpret, and anticipate others' concerns and feelings and to communicate with them.Working knowledge of MiTek roof and floor truss design software.Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry/trigonometry.Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Attention to detail.Good communications skills.Ability to multi-task.Have a sales mentality.Education and Experience:
Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or 8 - 10 years related design experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.5 years of Multi-Family/Commercial truss design experience.Training peers.Physical Requirements:
Sit, Stand, frequently.Adapt to various environments including production.
You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by management.