Truss Designer

S.R. Sloan
Orwigsburg, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/30/2023 CLOSED ON 9/27/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truss Designer position at S.R. Sloan?

S.R. Sloan is searching for a designer and estimator for trusses, wall panels, stairs, and other engineered wood products. This is an excellent opportunity for you to develop a great career in a construction related profession with an industry leader! As a designer you are responsible for reading and interpreting blueprints to develop designs for complete building projects. A designer concentrates on layouts for roofs, flooring, wall panels, and stairs for residential or commercial buildings. You will be creating designs through computer-aided design (CAD) software to ensure accuracy and the relevant building codes. You will interact with clients and contractors regarding construction progress and deadlines.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Reading and interpreting blueprints.
  • Developing and completing design details from original concept drawings and preparing layouts.
  • Ensuring conformance to all relevant building requirements and municipality building codes, if applicable.
  • Interpreting design requirements as indicated by procedures, design manuals, and other applicable specifications.
  • Generating and providing timely and accurate pricing for estimating purposes.
  • Generating layouts for final construction.
  • Reviewing design(s) for most efficient and profitable use of inventory, equipment, and manpower as time permits.
  • Ensuring designs are accurate, optimized, and conforms to standards.
  • Assist in sales and production with design service and troubleshooting.
  • Handles customer’s questions and complaints in a timely professional manner.
  • Assist in sales on following up and selling the benefits of our design to close the deal.

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Excellent attention to detail in order to create accurate diagrams and drafts.
  • The ability to spot potential problems within a rough sketch and visualize solutions.
  • Utilize math skills to calculate various lengths, weights, and angles.
  • Technical knowledge of CAD software, inventory systems, and Microsoft.
  • Collaborate with customers, coworkers, and management.
  • Responding to common inquiries from customers.
  • Multi-tasking between multiple projects and designs with ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus opportunities

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Orwigsburg, PA 17961: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Orwigsburg, PA 17961

Salary : $50,000 - $80,000

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