TRUSS DESIGNER

United Truss, Innisfil ON

Located in Innisfil ON, United Truss is a subsidiary of United Lumber and Building Supplies. United Truss supports United Lumber’s three building supply locations in southern Ontario and services a vast client base.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:

Reviews orders, layouts and data files for accuracy
Design and analyze wood roof trusses and LVL beams to meet all standards
Assists sales and production with design service and troubleshooting
Staffs, develops and coaches the design team, evaluates performance and initiates corrective action as required.
Maintaining Customer Relations (On phone and at times travel to job sites, converse with framers, builders, architects and inspectors)
Visit project sites as required
Optimize truss packages for production
Qualifications:

Knowledge

Truss designer experience
Working knowledge and experience using Mitek software is preferred
Understanding of code requirements and loading conditions
Ability to read blueprints and visualize details in three dimension
Working knowledge of engineered wood products and roof systems preferred

Skills and Abilities
Ability to manage several activities/projects at once, to organize and prioritize work, to meet deadlines, to prepare plans, goals and budgets
Ability to sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time, be mobile in the work environment, and work hours mandated by management
Ability to communicate effectively with others, including customers, peers, and management
Ability to successfully interact with all organizational levels and the public
Ability to use a computer terminal, and proficiency of the use of Mitek and other business and design related software
Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing and speaking

Conduct
Self-managing; works well under little supervision
Highly motivated and enthusiastic
Good interpersonal skills and good communicator
Be a team player and support the Company's goals
Conducts in a professional manner

Benefits:
Employee Pricing
Group Insurance Benefits
Paid Sick Days
Competitive Salaries
Great working conditions
Progressive Vacation Entitlement to help build a career and balance work and life

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