Truss Designer Trainee

Description/Job Summary

• Read architectural prints to create roof and floor truss placement layouts conforming to current 84Components design practices
• Design of roof and floor trusses in MiteK software ensuring designs are accurate, optimized, and conforms to the current P&P
• Specify all necessary supplied hardware
• Maintain complete and updated Job Tracking Sheet
• Send approval letter to customers according to P&P procedures when necessary
• Provide sales and customer support when necessary
• Ensure office and plan are maintained in a neat and orderly fashion and all plans are logged properly
• Attend required meetings and participates in committees as requested by supervisor(s).

Required Skills

• Computer Skills: Word Processing System, Design Software, Internet Software, Database Software
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others one-on-one.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Required Experience

• General knowledge of construction industry.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural blueprints
• 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.

Required Education

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1 to 3 months related experience and/or training.
• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or 3 to 6 months of related experience and/or training

Preferred Education
Technical school certificate in carpentry, architectural drafting; or 3 to 6 months of related experience and/or training.

Job Type: Full-time