Truss Designer

Truss Designer

Wisconsin Building Supply operates locations throughout Wisconsin supplying windows, doors, roofing, siding, millwork, lock hardware, columns, trim, mouldings, cabinetry, countertops, decking, railing, gypsum, lumber & plywood, insulation, and other building materials.

US LBM provi des a wide range of building materials to construction professionals, combining the advantages of our national scale with the excellent service levels, expertise , entrepreneurial culture, and customer relationships of our local brands .

As a people-first company, passionate about continuous improvement, US LBM is proud to provide our associates access to the resources, training, and developmental opportunities to empower them to succeed today, while growing professionally and preparing for the challenges of tomorrow .

Position Overview

Use computer or technical tools to prepare detailed presentation of building material requirements and or systems for assigned project or related segment . May des ign and complete layouts of residential roof and floor systems for pricing and manufacturing.

Pay Rate: $20.00+ (Depending on Experience)

Essential Job Duties:

• Des ig ns residential roof and floor systems and produces layouts.
• Discusses changes and corrections with engineers, architects, and contractors prior to and during construction.

• Presents, sells and follows-up on new jobs.
• Prepares roof truss and truss joist floor layouts.
• Performs job site inspections.
• Produces materials list.
• Determines special notes to append contracts.
• Resolves architectural and des ig n discrepancies.
• Assists in the shipping department.
• Complies with Company's attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

May Also:

• Read and understand blueprints and detailed technical drawings.
• Use computer or other technical equipment to provide a technically accurate layout (takeoff) of customer order.
• Adhere to local building co des and material constraints when developing material list and des ig n layout.
• Produce final copies for contractor use for bathrooms, kitchens, decks, patios, and others as assigned.
• Assist customers as required , providing accurate , timely , and thorough customer service.
• Measure and scale projects on-site.
• Attend training as required to maintain current knowledge of drafting and relevant aspects.
• Invoice project, schedule installation and delivery of products and materials.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Minimum education required - High school or GED, may require an AAS in civil, architectural or des ig n related field, prefer Bachelor's degree. Applicable work experience may be substituted for education requirement.
• Minimum experience required -1-year drafting experience in a construction or building materials-related industry.
• Special skills required -Proficient technical writing skills. Excellent salesmanship and communication skills. Proprietary software, AUTOCAD, computer literate, ability to read technical drawings.
• Special knowledge required-Reading and interpreting blueprints in an architectural related industry.
• Other-PC Literate with Microsoft Office products, AUTO CAD, and other des ig n programs that facilitate learning in-house program with ease.
• Physical demands include sitting for extended periods of time, standing and walking, bending or stooping, lifting up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Wisconsin Building Supply, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.