Design Technician I

Builders FirstSource; Harrisburg (NC, Dauphin County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented design professional to join their team. In this role, you will create detailed designs and drawings based on client specifications, ensuring all projects meet safety and quality standards. You will collaborate closely with sales teams and clients, utilizing your technical skills to develop innovative solutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive environment that values your contributions and fosters career advancement. If you're passionate about design and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong mathematical skills and ability to read technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales personnel to complete quality structures.
• Prepare design modifications and develop layout from concepts.

Skills

Design and Drawing

Technical Writing

Mathematical Skills

Collaboration

Education

Associate's degree

Technical School Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

PrimeCad

MS Word

MS Excel

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. As the #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of homeownership 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.

Purpose

This individual is responsible for creating designs and drawings prepared directly from information submitted on a company order form, client's customer selection sheet, repeated from previous jobs, or from information developed by a design manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with outside sales personnel and customers to accurately complete, safe, and quality structures.
• Ensure stability, deflection, and load carries meet or surpass codes associated with each project.
• Follow quality control procedures for completeness, accuracy, and code compliance for the implementation of design standards.
• Confer with clients, technical staff, and other Design Services personnel, and prepare design modifications as required.
• Develop and complete design details from original concept drawings and prepare layouts.
• Draw rough sketches or arrange for finished drawings or photographs to illustrate specified materials or assembly sequences.
• Write technical descriptions specifying material qualities and properties.
• Review designs for efficient and profitable use of inventory, equipment, and labor as time permits.
• Demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Competencies

• Preferably experience with PrimeCad, MS Word, MS Excel, and AutoCAD.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or the business community.
• Ability to write speeches and articles conforming to prescribed styles and formats.
• Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, or boards of directors.
• Strong mathematical skills including probability, statistical inference, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Work Environment / Physical Activity

The physical demands include frequent standing and sitting, occasional walking, lifting/moving up to 50 pounds, and working in both office and outdoor environments with weather variations. Visual requirements include close and color vision.

At BFS, we support your career growth with a people-first culture and comprehensive benefits. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities.