Truss Designer
GPAC
- Buford, GA
- $65,000-78,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Produces floor and roof truss placement plans, truss design drawings and truss quotes using your ability to understand blueprints and customer requirements for specific projects.
- Determine design specifications based on blueprints and structural design needs.
- Review other designers work as part of a double check system to reduce design errors prior to putting paperwork into manufacturing.
- Create shop paperwork that is optimized and batch for efficiency based on equipment used in manufacturing.
- Communicate with customer and sales staff on technical aspects of plans which require clarification from customer, Architect or Engineer. Document communication with said parties using excel spreadsheet and saved emails.
- Follow Building Codes to ensure the safety of the design while meeting industry standards.
- Utilize advanced math skills for calculating lengths, weights, angles, and technical knowledge of CAD software and other related computer programs.
- Consult with more experienced component technicians and management when more in-depth analysis is required.
- Plan and pace your own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals.
- Understand and observe all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attend periodic safety meetings as required; recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
- Communicate with clients during the design process.
- Other duties may be assigned.
- Sufficient knowledge of Building Materials to determine appropriate structural applications
- Strong attention to detail
- Knowledge of basic math and measurement skills
- Knowledge of drafting, architectural design or CAD applications
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and architectural drawings
- Industry knowledge and experience in Construction methods
- Ability to manage and complete tasks on time
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Minimum 3-5+ years of Truss Design and Draft experience in Construction and Building Industry.
- Highly proficient in MiTek software
- Minimum education of High School Diploma or GED
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