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Hayward Lumber · 2 days ago

Outside Sales Truss Designer

Santa Maria, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$36K/yr - $150K/yr

Hayward Lumber is a family-oriented company with a long history of serving the construction market. They are seeking a Truss Designer to prepare accurate layouts for residential roof and floor truss systems, ensuring designs meet customer expectations and code compliance.

Building Materials

Responsibilities

Create layouts and complete truss designs for residential roof and floor truss systems using specialized design software

Interpret architectural plans, construction drawings, and specifications to ensure design accuracy and code compliance

Communicate proactively with Designers, Estimators, and external stakeholders to clarify project requirements, resolve discrepancies, and confirm changes

Generate material lists and pricing estimates for engineered truss systems, ensuring timely and accurate customer proposals

Review completed designs prior to release to production, verifying accuracy and completeness of designs and material takeoffs

Maintain well-organized records of production drawings and project files for future reference and quality control

Coordinate with the Production Manager to improve manufacturing standards and deliver buildable, cost-effective designs

Notify the Production Manager and Lumber Buyer of projects requiring special materials or large-volume orders

Troubleshoot and resolve design-related issues by identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions

Provide job-site support or customer consultation as needed

Demonstrate professionalism in all internal and external communications; maintain high standards of customer service, accuracy, and responsiveness

Utilize CAD and component engineering software daily; must be comfortable working on-screen for extended periods

Qualification

CAD softwareTruss designStructural design principlesBlueprint interpretationMath skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsDetail-orientedSelf-motivated