Job Title

Experienced Truss Designer (20134424)

Job Description

84 Components is seeking a Designer for our component plant. This is position is responsible for completing design work assigned by the Design Manager, and responsibilities will include:
Reading and interpreting blueprints.
Input of roof and floor truss placement layouts conforming to current 84 Components design practices.
Design of roof and floor trusses ensuring designs are accurate, optimized, and conforms to standards.
Request sealed engineering drawings and/or repair details and follow-up to ensure complete when necessary.
Compute and enter truss and hardware quantities into MiTek MBA or other database program.
Generate truss placement layouts for final construction.
Generate and provide accurate pricing for estimating purposes.
Aid in training of new employees when required.
Provide job-site support, with the aid of sales department, when requested.

Required Skills
General knowledge of construction industry.
Knowledge of floor and roof truss design process.
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 Mitek design software used by company.
Knowledge of current local codes associated with truss design (i.e. TPI, UBC).
Good written and oral communication skills are required.
Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to deal courteously with customers, co- workers, and construction personnel.
Good math skills including, but not limited to architectural units, fractions, geometry, and basic trigonometry.

Experience Required
Associate or 4-year degree
2+ years experience in design
Apply online at: Experienced Truss Designer

Desired Skills and Expertise

Associate Degree

Industry

Design

Experience

Entry Level

Job Type

Full Time

Salary / package

Not Specified