Design Technician I Inside Sales

Builders FirstSource; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Benefits

Supportive Work Culture

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented design professional to create and modify building designs. In this role, you will collaborate with clients and sales teams to ensure quality and compliance with industry standards. You will leverage your technical skills and creativity to produce accurate drawings and specifications, contributing to projects that help make home ownership a reality. Join a supportive team that values your growth and offers a dynamic work environment where you can thrive and improve your skills while making a real impact.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience with AutoCAD and MS Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales and customers to complete quality structures.
• Prepare design modifications and layouts based on client needs.
• Ensure compliance with design standards and codes.

Skills

Technical Writing

Mathematical Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Word

MS Excel

PrimeCad

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. 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.

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

1. Collaborate with outside sales personnel and customers to accurately complete, safe, and quality structures.
2. Ensure stability, deflection, and load capacity meet or surpass codes associated with each project.
3. Follow quality control procedures for completeness, accuracy, and code compliance for the implementation of design standards.
4. Confer with clients, technical staff, and other Design Services personnel, and prepare design modifications as required.
5. Develop and complete design details from original concept drawings and prepare layouts.
6. Draw rough sketches or arrange for finished drawings or photographs to illustrate specified materials or assembly sequence.
7. Write technical descriptions specifying material qualities and properties.
8. Review designs for the most efficient and profitable use of inventory, equipment, and labor as time permits.
9. Demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement and continuous improvement.
10. 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

• Experience with PrimeCad, MS Word, MS Excel, and AutoCAD preferred.
• 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 that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Effective presentation skills for top management, public groups, and boards of directors.
• Mathematical skills including probability, statistical inference, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands include frequently standing and sitting, occasional walking, and lifting/moving up to 50 pounds. The environment may vary between office and outdoor settings with weather variations. Visual requirements include close and color vision.

OUR COMMITMENT

At BFS, we want you and your career to exceed expectations. Our supportive, people-first culture will empower you to do more, be more, and improve every day. Join us to rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and enhance your career.

BENEFITS

We offer competitive, affordable benefits to support your and your family's well-being. For details, visit www.bldrbenefits.com.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. For accommodations under the ADA Amendments Act, contact [phone] or [e-mail].