Experienced Truss Designer
About The Position
At A-1, we are seeking a detail-oriented, dedicated professional to join our dynamic team and help transform complex architectural and structural plans into reality. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow with a forward-thinking organization, we invite you to be part of our journey toward building a 100-year company. At A-1, our mission is “Using Technology to Change the Way America Builds Homes™.” That innovative mindset drives everything we do — from the solutions we deliver to the way we invest in our people. As part of our commitment to long-term success, we offer employee ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you the opportunity to share in the company’s growth and success. The experienced Truss Designer will prepare truss layouts and cut sheets per architectural and structural plans in a timely and efficient manner and is expected to exhibit our core values both on and off the job. Projecting our values of Own It Passionate, Honesty, and Respect in everything you do.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 5 years' experience with large, multi-family and ALF truss designs
- Advanced computer skills and mathematics
- Solid experience and background working with current CAD Programs
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
- Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, talk and hear.
- It requires close vision, color vision and depth perception – three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships.
Nice To Haves
- Alpine Software experience preferred, but not required
- Preferred residence in State of Florida or Georgia.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret construction documents and blueprints.
- Assist with developing and completing design details from original concept drawings.
- Generate truss placement plans and truss shop drawings per architectural and mechanical drawings.
- Ensure conformance to all relevant building requirements, customer requirements and municipality building codes, when applicable.
- Interpret and manage design requirements as indicated by procedures, design manuals, and other applicable specifications, and provide updates and revisions to internal processes and documentation (as needed).
- Meet with customers via Microsoft Teams or in person at job sites as needed.
- Assist in the bidding and estimating of jobs.
- Review design(s) for most efficient and profitable use of inventory, equipment, and manpower as time permits.
- Assist in the learning and development of less experienced truss designers.
- Ensure designs are accurate, optimized, and conform to standards.
- Develop and recommend implementation of new or adaptation of existing policies, practices, procedures, and techniques.
- Personally provide customers with knowledgeable, courteous, and prompt service at all times.
- Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
- Adhere to the Company’s safety standards and enforce safety regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- employee ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
