Truss designer. Tasks include:
Truss Design
Customer Relations
Occasional On-Site Visits to Job Sites
Must be local - work in the office
Other Tasks Will Be Determined Upon Hire
Experience: Candidates must have design experience and knowledge of truss manufacturing
Job Title: Truss Designer
Role: The Truss Designer will welcome customers seeking truss design and building services by providing expert assistance. They will Utilize the Mitek Management system to transform customer plans into detailed quotes by pre-engineering trusses for approval. This role reports to the Plant Manager
Responsibilities:
· Customer Interaction: Welcome customers in person, by phone, or email, understand their needs, and gather necessary plans and specifications.
· Customer Checkout: Process transactions for customers who have approved the engineering designs for their trusses, ensuring all details are accurately recorded and providing receipts and any necessary documentation.
· Truss Design: Use the Mitek Management system to pre-engineer trusses based on customer plans and site inspections.
· Quotation: Create detailed quotes for customers, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
· Approval Process: Present pre-engineered truss designs to customers for approval before moving to production.
· Collaboration: Work closely with the production foreman and plant manager to ensure seamless transition from design to manufacturing.
· Documentation: Maintain accurate records of designs, quotes, and customer interactions.
Competencies:
· Customer Service: Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with and understand customer needs.
· Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of the Mitek Management system, Bistrack ERP and Outlook.
· Blueprint Literacy: Demonstrated ability to accurately read and interpret architectural and engineering blueprints, ensuring all design specifications are understood and correctly applied.
· Regulatory Compliance: In-depth understanding of local, state, and national building codes and regulations related to truss design and construction. Ensures all designs meet the necessary standards and requirements for approval and sealing by certified engineers.
· Attention to Detail: Meticulous in creating accurate designs and quotes.
· Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot design issues and optimize material usage.
· Time Management: Efficient in managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
· Team Collaboration: Ability to work well with other truss designers and other team members to ensure project success.
Character:
· Team Player: Demonstrate a collaborative mindset by working effectively with colleagues to achieve shared goals. Shows respect or diverse perspectives, communicates openly, and supports others to create a positive and production team environment.
· Personable and Approachable: Creates a welcoming and positive environment by engaging with other in a friendly and respectful manner. Builds trust through open communication and makes it easy for colleagues and clients to feel comfortable sharing ideas or asking for support.
· Patience: Maintains composure and professionalism in challenging situations. Listens attentively, gives others the time they need to express ideas or resolve issues, and approaches problems with a calm, solution-focused mindset.
· Integrity and Honesty: Demonstrates ethical behavior and transparency in all actions, even when no one is watching.
- Humility: Practice humility with all. Know your capacities, defer to others more capable, seek input, and receive guidance.
· Cheerfulness and Uplifting Attitude: Maintains a positive and encouraging demeanor, fostering a pleasant work environment demonstrating genuine interest in helping customers and team members with excellence.
· Compassion and Service-Minded: Shows genuine care for team members, prioritizing their needs and well-being.
· Consistently Positive: Maintains an optimistic and encouraging attitude in all situation. Brings energy and enthusiasm to the workplace, helping to boost team morale and foster a supportive environment even during challenges.
· Self-Motivated and Hard-Working: Takes initiative and consistently strives to achieve goals.
· Results-Oriented: Focused on achieving measurable outcomes and contributing to the success of the plant.
· Accountability: Practices personal and team accountability.
· Protectiveness: Protects the people, the brand, the assets, and the reputation of the company.
· Golden Rule: Treats others the way. you want others to treat you
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
