What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truss Designer position at Adams Homes?
Position Overview:
Under general supervision, this position creates truss / wall placement plans, design drawings and quotes along with providing technical support for Division Superintendent’s related to truss /wall components for residential projects.
Reporting Relationships:
• Reports to Engineer Manager
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Produces wall, floor and roof truss placement plans, truss design drawings and truss quotes using your ability to understand blueprints plans of house projects.
• Determine design specifications based on blueprints and structural design needs.
• Review other designers work as part of a double check system to reduce design errors prior to putting paperwork into manufacturing.
• Create shop paperwork that is optimized and batched for efficiency based on equipment used in manufacturing.
• Communicate with staff on technical aspects of the designs which require clarifi-cation from Architect or Engineer. Document communication with said parties us-ing excel spreadsheet and saved emails.
• Consult with more experienced component technicians and management when more in-depth analysis is required.
• Plan and pace your own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals.
• Understand and observe all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attend periodic safety meetings as required; recom-mend changes to improve safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.
Required Education:
• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Desired Experience:
• One (1) year component design experience; or equivalent experience and educa-tion.
• Mitek Software required with Sapphire experience for at least one year
Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of company products sufficient to determine appropriate structural ap-plications
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of basic math and measurement skills
• Knowledge of drafting, architectural design or CAD applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Work Conditions/Physical Requirements
• Office Environment
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of time
• Must occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, and printer.
