TRUSS DESIGNER

Job Responsibility: 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

We welcome & encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.