What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truss Designer position at Mobile Lumber & Building Materials?
Mobile Lumber & Building Materials is seeking a Truss Designer to input plans into the Mitek Sapphire software accurately and design trusses efficiently to meet design criteria set by building codes or structural engineer. This Designer must have knowledge of construction practices using roof trusses, floor trusses, I-Joist, beams and hangers.
Job Duties:
- Create designs that are accurate and meets building code and specifications in plans
- read blueprints and recognize problems/errors to be resolved before designing or during the design process
- Create layouts that are easy to read, informative, clearly marked and accurate
- Optimize truss designs to ensure the most accurate, effective and cost-efficient use of available resources, including materials and manpower
- Provide detailed information on hardware and related building materials needed
- Meet with customers or contractors on-site to discuss/resolve changes, issues, complaints, etc.
- Maintain thorough and accurate records for each job
Key Competencies
- MUST have 5 or more years of experience with Mitek design software
- Knowledge of all state and local building codes related to truss design is required
- Must be able to read and understand blueprints
- Knowledge of CAD and drafting principles
- Broad knowledge of engineering fundamentals and the construction industry
- Accept constructive criticism to help be a better designer
- Able to retain information accurately
- Have strong communication skills to work with management, team members, architects, engineers, customers and their contractors
- Ability to manage your time to efficiently complete jobs on time
- Visit to job site will be required to resolve design/engineering issues
- Mathematical skills required to calculate loads, uniform loads, load transfer, heel heights, truss height and etc. as well as those needed for calculations related to financial aspects of the job
- Understanding of product knowledge and uses of those products
- Able to work alone efficiently without consistent supervision
- Keep all jobs correctly marked as to what status they are in
This is NOT a remote position. Applicant must report to production facilities/offices daily, however travel to local worksites may be needed occasionally.
Physical Requirements include but are not limited to:
- Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as need without assistance
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Walk, reach, stoop, squat, climb, or kneel on repetitive basis as needed
Other Requirements:
- 2 years of college preferred
- 4 years of work experience
- Able to use Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of Mitek software
- Reliable transportation
- Must pass background check
- Clean driving record is required
- Must pass non-DOT drug screen
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Mitek Software: 3 years (Required)
- Truss Designing: 4 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Bay Minette, AL 36507 (Required)
Work Location: In person