VIPeople
11 months ago
Frame and Truss Detailer
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Company information
- Company
- VIPeople
- Location
- New Zealand, South Island, Canterbury, Christchurch New Zealand
- Posted
- 11 months ago
Job description
Mitek Detailer
I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Mitek Detailer to join a well-established frame and truss manufacturing team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys technical detailing work, values accuracy, and thrives in a collaborative environment.
About the Role
Your primary focus will be creating high-quality frame and truss layouts using Mitek 20/20 or Sapphire Structures. You'll work closely with internal teams, builders, architects, and engineers to ensure every project runs smoothly from concept to production. A solid understanding of NZ construction standards and the ability to interpret building plans are essential.
What You'll Be Doing
I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Mitek Detailer to join a well-established frame and truss manufacturing team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys technical detailing work, values accuracy, and thrives in a collaborative environment.
About the Role
Your primary focus will be creating high-quality frame and truss layouts using Mitek 20/20 or Sapphire Structures. You'll work closely with internal teams, builders, architects, and engineers to ensure every project runs smoothly from concept to production. A solid understanding of NZ construction standards and the ability to interpret building plans are essential.
What You'll Be Doing
- Preparing precise shop drawings, cutting lists, and material take-offs using industry-standard software.
- Reviewing architectural and structural documentation to develop accurate layouts.
- Clarifying project requirements with external stakeholders and internal production teams.
- Ensuring all designs align with NZ Building Code, NZS3604, and applicable regulations.
- Optimising detailing for efficiency, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Contributing to quality assurance checks prior to production.
- Keeping detailed records and documentation throughout each project.
- At least 5 years' experience in NZ frame & truss detailing.
- Strong capability with Mitek 20/20 and/or Sapphire.
- Thorough knowledge of NZ construction practices and regulations.
- Confident in reading and interpreting architectural/structural plans.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a meticulous eye for detail.
- Ability to handle multiple jobs while maintaining high accuracy.
- A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.
- A qualification in carpentry, drafting, or a related technical field.
- Background in a frame and truss manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with prefabrication and timber framing systems.
- Competitive remuneration based on experience.
- Career development within a growing, innovative business.
- Supportive team culture with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Variety of interesting and challenging projects.
- Company laptop and phone included.
Required skills
- regulations
- quality assurance
- building plans
- nz building code
- material take-offs
- shop drawings
- cost-effectiveness
- project requirements
- mitek
- manufacturability
- 20/20
- sapphire
- nz construction standards
- cutting lists
- industry-standard software
- architectural documentation
- structural documentation
- nzs3604
- records and documentation
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