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Commercial Component Designer

Carter Lumber, Bowling Green, KY, United States


Carter Lumber is seeking a Commercial Component Designer responsible for creating structural frameworks that support roofs, ceilings, and walls in commercial building projects. This role ensures drawings are produced accurately and on schedule based on customer-provided blueprints. It requires knowledge of commonly used concepts and practices within the construction industry. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.

Requirements

Knowledgeable in the basic aspects of construction

Previous experience using truss or component design software

High level of knowledge in the application of the products being designed

Competency in basic mathematics, geometry, and trigonometry

Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural plans

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Responsibilities Design

Creates design illustrations based on blueprints to produce working drawings for fabrication

Works with a variety of materials to create trusses, beams, wall panels, and other structural components

Completes and finalizes designs for production and assembly

Evaluates designs to ensure all design standards and requirements are met

Analyses and Troubleshoots

Reviews and analyzes specifications, blueprints, engineered drawings, and related documents to determine factors affecting the design of commercial walls, truss, and engineered wood components

Support

Communicate with production teams, customers, and Store Managers to ensure designs remain accurate throughout the process

Assist stores in responding to customer questions and concerns

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!

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