Truss Designer - Charlottesville, United States - Better Living Inc

    Better Living Inc
    Better Living Inc Charlottesville, United States

    1 month ago

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    DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY

    On-site Roof & Floor Truss and/or Wall Panel Designers must read architectural prints to create roof & floor truss placement layouts and/or wall panels conforming to current Better Living Component design practices.

    RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

    • Responsible for design of roof and floor trusses using MiTek software ensuring designs are accurate, optimized, and conforms to the current guidelines.
    • Read architectural prints to create roof and floor truss placement layouts conforming to current Better Living Component design practices.
    • Specify all necessary supplied hardware, maintain complete and updated Job Tracking Sheet.
    • Provide sales and customer support and follow-up when necessary.
    • Ensure plans are maintained in a neat and orderly fashion and all plans are logged properly.
    • Attend required meetings as requested by supervisor(s).
    Requirements:

    Computer Skills:

    • Microsoft Office Suite
    • Experience with MiTek Management program required
    • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others one-on-one.
    • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form;
    • Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

    Required Experience:

    • Minimum of 4-5 years experience of building component design.
    • Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural blueprints.
    • Ability to calculate tributary loads, concentrated loads, and load transfer through a building.
    • Ability to operate a computer and current software used by company knowledge of current local codes associated with truss design.
    • Good written and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
    • Ability to deal courteously with customers, co-workers and construction personnel.
    • Ability to manage projects, timelines and be self motivated


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