Truss Designer
Mobile Lumber & Millwork, Bay Minette, AL, United States
Mobile Lumber & Millwork has been a trusted name in the building industry for over 50 years, providing top-quality products and unparalleled customer service. With seven locations across the Gulf Coast, including a flagship store in Mobile, AL, and specialized facilities like a truss and millwork plant in Bay Minette, AL, we offer a comprehensive range of services and products, such as building materials, doors, windows, kitchen cabinets, appliances, and roof and floor trusses. Mobile Lumber continues to grow, now including Coast Design Kitchen & Bath as its dedicated cabinet and appliance division. Our experienced team is committed to serving the needs of contractors, builders, and homeowners alike with expertise and dedication.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Truss Designer role located in Bay Minette, AL. The Truss Designer will be responsible for creating precise and detailed designs for roof and floor trusses based on architectural drawings. Day-to-day tasks include collaborating with customers to determine project needs, reviewing and interpreting structural and timber-related specifications, and producing accurate truss layouts to meet project requirements. Additionally, you will provide excellent customer service and work closely with other departments to ensure on-time and high-quality project delivery.
Job Duties:
Create designs that are accurate and meets building code and specifications in plans
read blueprints and recognize problems/errors to be resolved before designing or during the design process
Create layouts that are easy to read, informative, clearly marked and accurate
Optimize truss designs to ensure the most accurate, effective and cost-efficient use of available resources, including materials and manpower
Provide detailed information on hardware and related building materials needed
Meet with customers or contractors on-site to discuss/resolve changes, issues, complaints, etc.
Maintain thorough and accurate records for each job
MUST have 5 or more years of experience with Mitek design software
Knowledge of all state and local building codes related to truss design is required
Must be able to read and understand blueprints
Knowledge of CAD and drafting principles
Broad knowledge of engineering fundamentals and the construction industry
Accept constructive criticism to help be a better designer
Able to retain information accurately
Have strong communication skills to work with management, team members, architects, engineers, customers and their contractors
Ability to manage your time to efficiently complete jobs on time
Visit to job site will be required to resolve design/engineering issues
Mathematical skills required to calculate loads, uniform loads, load transfer, heel heights, truss height and etc. as well as those needed for calculations related to financial aspects of the job
Understanding of product knowledge and uses of those products
Able to work alone efficiently without consistent supervision
Keep all jobs correctly marked as to what status they are in
Physical Requirements include but are not limited to:
Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as need without assistance
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Walk, reach, stoop, squat, climb, or kneel on repetitive basis as needed
Other Requirements:
2 years of college preferred
4 years of work experience
Able to use Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of Mitek software
Reliable transportation
Must pass background check
Must pass non-DOT drug screen
This is NOT a remote position. Applicant must report to production facilities/offices daily, however travel to local worksites may be needed occasionally.
Mobile Lumber is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Mobile Lumber participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify.gov.
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Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Truss Designer role located in Bay Minette, AL. The Truss Designer will be responsible for creating precise and detailed designs for roof and floor trusses based on architectural drawings. Day-to-day tasks include collaborating with customers to determine project needs, reviewing and interpreting structural and timber-related specifications, and producing accurate truss layouts to meet project requirements. Additionally, you will provide excellent customer service and work closely with other departments to ensure on-time and high-quality project delivery.
Job Duties:
Create designs that are accurate and meets building code and specifications in plans
read blueprints and recognize problems/errors to be resolved before designing or during the design process
Create layouts that are easy to read, informative, clearly marked and accurate
Optimize truss designs to ensure the most accurate, effective and cost-efficient use of available resources, including materials and manpower
Provide detailed information on hardware and related building materials needed
Meet with customers or contractors on-site to discuss/resolve changes, issues, complaints, etc.
Maintain thorough and accurate records for each job
MUST have 5 or more years of experience with Mitek design software
Knowledge of all state and local building codes related to truss design is required
Must be able to read and understand blueprints
Knowledge of CAD and drafting principles
Broad knowledge of engineering fundamentals and the construction industry
Accept constructive criticism to help be a better designer
Able to retain information accurately
Have strong communication skills to work with management, team members, architects, engineers, customers and their contractors
Ability to manage your time to efficiently complete jobs on time
Visit to job site will be required to resolve design/engineering issues
Mathematical skills required to calculate loads, uniform loads, load transfer, heel heights, truss height and etc. as well as those needed for calculations related to financial aspects of the job
Understanding of product knowledge and uses of those products
Able to work alone efficiently without consistent supervision
Keep all jobs correctly marked as to what status they are in
Physical Requirements include but are not limited to:
Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as need without assistance
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Walk, reach, stoop, squat, climb, or kneel on repetitive basis as needed
Other Requirements:
2 years of college preferred
4 years of work experience
Able to use Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of Mitek software
Reliable transportation
Must pass background check
Must pass non-DOT drug screen
This is NOT a remote position. Applicant must report to production facilities/offices daily, however travel to local worksites may be needed occasionally.
Mobile Lumber is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Mobile Lumber participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify.gov.
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