Truss Designer - Single Family/Light Commercial

  • Full-Time
  • Burlington, NC
  • Universal Forest Products Inc
  • Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description

Knowledge

  • Minimum of five years of single family and/or light commercial truss design experience utilizing the Mitek truss design software
  • Demonstrate the ability to read and understand blueprints
  • Demonstrate mathematical skills required to calculate concentrated and uniform loads
  • Working knowledge of floor and roof systems and the ability to spec out beams and hangers
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrate the ability to work independently managing multiple tasks, setting priorities and meeting deadlines
  • Ability to sit at a desk for up to ten hours
  • Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing and speaking
  • Good people skills with strong customer service attitude and proper phone etiquette

Skills and abilities

  • Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing and speaking
  • Ability to read and understand blue prints
  • Strong math skills
  • Ability to use a computer, and proficiency of the use of Mitek and other business and design related software.
  • Ability to successfully interact with all organizational levels and the public
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others, including customers, peers, and management
  • 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 pass a drug test

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

Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include incentives and employee referral bonuses. A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and Business Unit Performance may also be provided.

Benefits currently offered to our employees:

  • Medical insurance
  • Health savings account with company contribution
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Basic and voluntary life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Stock purchase program with employee discount
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Wellness programs and challenges
  • Other supplemental benefits
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