Design Tech I - Truss/Panel Engineering

Builders FirstSource; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource, based in New York, is seeking a candidate responsible for originating truss design and placement drawings. Applicants should ideally have an Associate’s degree or equivalent experience, capable of processing orders, revising layouts, and ensuring compliance with structural codes.

The company offers a supportive culture and competitive benefits aimed at improving life for employees and their families. Builders FirstSource is committed to creating opportunities for all qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Related experience or training in truss design is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process roof truss and panel orders using blueprints.
• Revise layout and design drawings for projects.
• Ensure stability and load compliance for designs.
• Write technical specifications.

Education

Associate’s degree (A.A.) from a two‑year college or technical school

Job description

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value‑added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.

Position Summary

Responsible for originating truss design and placement drawings prepared directly from information submitted on a company order form, simple architectural plans, repeated from previous jobs, or from information developed by a more senior technician.

Responsibilities

• Processes roof truss and panel orders, performs estimating and takeoff services using ability to understand blueprints and customer requirements for specific projects; orders taken by component technical staff form the basis for component production planning.
• Revises layout and design drawings for projects that are similar to previous work in addition to structural wood products and accessory items supplied by the company.
• Assures stability, deflection and load carries in a manner that will meet or surpass codes associated with each project.
• Writes technical descriptions specifying material qualities and properties.

Education Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) from a two‑year college or technical school, or six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people‑first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what’s possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

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