[Hiring] Truss Designer - Checker @Carter Lumber

Role Description

This is a remote/virtual position. You can work from anywhere!

Carter Lumber has an amazing opportunity for a remote Truss Designer - Checker working with our National Accounts design team. A Carter Lumber Truss Designer - Checker is responsible for performing a thorough double check of truss, EWP, and wall panel orders using a component checklist to reduce design mistakes to an acceptable level. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary for this position.

MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in designing roof and floor trusses, wall panels, and EWP
• Ability to check other designers work for mistakes and positively communicate the corrections to team members
• Working knowledge of optimization and best design practices for components
• Previous experience using MiTek truss design software; 20/20 or SE
• High level of knowledge in the application of the products being designed
• Competency in basic mathematics, geometry, and trigonometry
• Knowledge in reading architectural and structural plans
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve with strong communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Requirements

• Component Checking
• Performs all checking responsibilities related to Truss, EWP, and Wall Panel design
• Reviews each assigned order for accuracy and efficiency
• Shares the suggested corrections with the component designers
• Tracks common errors and makes suggestions for training topics
• Communicates effectively with both internal and external customers
• Designing
• Creates design illustrations based from blueprints to produce working drawings for fabrication
• Completes and finalizes designs for production and assembly
• Evaluates designs to ensure that design standards are being met
• Reviews and analyzes specifications, blueprints, engineered drawings and related designs to determine factors affecting design of the wall, truss and engineered wood components
• Communicates with production teams, customers and Store Managers to ensure designs are accurate throughout the process
• Assists stores in responding to questions/concerns from customers

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• Company-match 401(k)
• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Vendor incentives
• Room for growth; we promote from within!
• Military encouraged to apply!