Truss Technician I

Company Overview: Truss Craft Kansas, a Mead Lumber Company, is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50 operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.

• Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

Job Summary: The Truss Technician I position, is an entry-level position responsible for supporting the design of residential and commercial floor and roof trusses. This role will utilize design software, interpret architectural and structural drawings, and learn to create layouts and component drawings.

• Assist in reading and reviewing sketches, drawings, specifications, and engineering data provided by architects, engineers, and drafters.

• Support the evaluation of design feasibility based on factors such as safety, function, budget, and market characteristics.

• Research production specifications, costs, and materials; assist in providing cost estimates.
• Modify and refine designs to conform to customer specifications or building plan changes.

• Generate truss layouts for final construction.

• Learn to develop component documents for work orders to optimize cutting and assembly processes.

• Maintain consistent quality design work within the department.
• Communicate with immediate peers and peers in other departments for the purpose of maintaining continuity of design philosophy and effectiveness of designs.
• Collaborate with sales and customer service teams on technical inquiries.
• Communicate with customers as needed to clarify the customer expectations.

• Ability to analyze technical problems, determine root causes and recommend solutions to management.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to recommend changes to drive business objectives.

• Ability to assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks, making clear decisions in the best interests of the organization.

• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Skilled in customer service.

• Ability to be self-motivated and work independently as well as work with a team.

• Strong understanding of construction fundamentals.
• Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee multiple projects from start to finish.

• Ability to effectively operate computer hardware and software.

• Strong attention to detail and be able to stay focused for long periods of time.

Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
• Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Employment Opportunity: Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.

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