Truss Designer - Lincoln

Company: Mead Lumber
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Truss Craft Nebraska, a division of employee owned Mead Lumber, builds structural components used by professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. The trusses we produce are the structural foundation of homes and buildings all over the country. We're very proud of the quality, craftsmanship, and market reputation of our trusses and components.

As a Truss Designer working from our Lincoln, NE market, you'll be responsible for designing residential and commercial floor/roof trusses using design software. You'll work closely with architects and engineers to create layouts and component drawings. The work you do each day is critical to the success of each project and the satisfaction of our customers. If you want to make a difference in the work you do each day, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Read and review rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data.
Evaluate feasibility of design ideas, based on factors such as appearance, safety, function, serviceability, budget, production costs/methods, and market characteristics.
Research production specifications, costs, production materials and manufacturing methods, and provide cost estimates and itemized production requirements.
Modify and refine designs to conform to customer specifications, production limitations or building plan modifications.
Ensure conformance to all relevant building requirements and building codes.
Generate truss layouts for final construction.
Develop component documents for work orders that optimize production efficiency.
Assist sales and customer service staff on technical inquiries from customers.

Preferred Requirements:
5 years of truss design experience.
SBCA Truss Technician Level 1 certification.
CAD and BIM experience strongly preferred.
Proficient in truss software applications.
Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Associate's degree desired. Equivalent combination of education/experience considered.

Benefits:
Competitive Pay
Health/Dental/Vision insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Fidelity 401(k)
Education Assistance
Employee Stock. That's right, you can become an Employee Owner, a financial game changer for your future, something that very few companies offer.

Qualified and interested candidates can send their resume to luke.wiesen@meadlumber.com or - brian.rink@trusscraft.com .

If your resume appears to be a potential match, you'll receive a phone call to further discuss your experience and qualifications.

Don't delay, apply today for this awesome career opportunity. It might just be your ticket to join a respected industry leader, well positioned for future growth and success.

To learn more about our Truss Craft division, visit https://www.meadcompanies.com/commercial-and-manufacturing/truss-divisions

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