Truss Designer

Full Job Description

DJ Trusses Unlimited is currently seeking an in office Truss Designer to join our team in Lakeland Fl.

DJ Trusses is expanding our design team and needs experienced professional Truss Designers to accurately design trusses for custom single-family, multi-family, farm, and commercial projects. Our Truss Designer will report to the Design Manager and be accountable for roof and floor truss plans, preparing truss layouts, truss design drawings, and truss quotes. The Truss Designer will also assist in reviewing design work and feasibility analysis of construction plans relative to truss-related matters.

What you will bring to the table:

Diligence & pride in the quality of work.

Exceptional customer service.

Strong critical thinking skills.

Effective communication skills and fluent in English writing, reading and oral communications.

Ability to interpret local and national building codes and structural engineered drawings.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Efficiently complete orders within a given deadline.

Ability to learn, adapt, and apply recent technologies, practices, and solutions effectively.

Ability to set realistic objectives and possessing exceptional time management skills.

Responsibilities:

· Determine design specifications based on blueprints and structural design needs.

Communicate with sales, design and production teams, customers, and managers to ensure designs are accurate and timely.

Design roof and floor truss engineered systems, plans, layouts, and truss design drawings.

Complete and finalize designs for production.

Provide truss quotes using your ability to understand blueprints and customer requirements.

Optimize trusses for structural efficiency and minimal waste, ensuring design standards are satisfied.

Plan and adjust work schedule to meet changing company and customer demands.

Other related duties as assigned.

Experience/Education & Professional Qualifications:

3+ years of drafting and design experience within the construction and/or manufacturing industry.

5+ years’ experience with MiTek Structure, and MiTek Management software.

Expertise in the application and design of building components and connections of roof and roof truss systems, and other engineered wood products.

Expert blueprint reading skills (architectural, structural, and mechanical).

Knowledge of standard construction practices, national/FBC building codes, structural engineering, and carpentry.

Experience in the production of shop ready cutting, layouts, and engineering.

Experience with product costing and MiTek Management Software.

Strong Microsoft Office computer skills.

Understanding of manufacturing and logistical operations.

Post-secondary education or technical training courses in Architecture, Engineering or Drafting.

What Will You Get:

Competitive pay structure

Potential for overtime

Dental care

Extended health care including vision care

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Internal progression and development

Schedule:

8-hour shift

About Us:

We are an organization that cares a great deal about the wellbeing of our staff and the families of our employees with a strong commitment to safety, diversity and promoting a healthy work/life balance. Working with us means you will have an employer who has your back and offers an above average compensation package.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Casual dress

Company events

Dental care

Disability insurance

Extended health care

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

Vision care

Wellness program

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Experience:

MiTek: 1 year (preferred)