Design Technician III Design - Indirect

Builders FirstSource; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, seeks a Design/Drafting Technician to assist in scheduling technician work and supervise a staff of designers. You will originate and check layout and design drawings for structural wood products and items the company manufactures or supplies, using AutoCAD and PrimeCad where required.

The role emphasizes collaboration with designers and engineers, accuracy in drawings, and adherence to industry codes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required; related experience considered.
• Experience with PrimeCad, AutoCAD, MS Word & Excel required.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specs.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with outside sales personnel and customers to safely and accurately complete structures with high quality.
• Assigns work to technicians and ensures timely completion.
• Develops layout and design drawings from architectural drawings or sketches provided to the company.
• Reviews and checks layout and design drawings prepared by less experienced technicians and assists in making modifications.
• May obtain information pertaining to products and prepare repair drawings when required.
• Analyzes technical data and reports to determine design meets specs.
• Understands building code and applies industry knowledge.
• Writes technical descriptions specifying material qualities and properties.
• Draws rough sketches or arranges finished drawings or photos to illustrate materials or assembly.
• May prepare truss repair drawings for review by a professional engineer.
• Implement BFS panel design standards and ensure conformance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical drawing interpretation

Leadership

Communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in drafting/engineering technology

Tools

PrimeCad

AutoCAD

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. 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.

PURPOSE

Assists in scheduling other technician work and monitors a staff of designers/technicians. This individual is responsible to originate and check layout and design drawings for structural wood products and all items manufactured or supplied by the company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with outside sales personnel and customers to safely and accurately complete structures with high quality.
• Assigns work to technicians and ensures that tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Makes recommendations on hires, promotions, terminations, and performance evaluations within the department to the Senior Team Leader.
• Maintains records of work performed by the team and communicates project progress to management.
• Develops layout and design drawings from architectural drawings or sketches provided to the company.
• Makes phone calls to building designers or professionals to obtain or clarify information shown on blue line drawings.
• Reviews and checks layout and design drawings prepared by less experienced truss/panel technicians and assists in making modifications prior to releasing drawings to the field or production.
• May obtain information pertaining to products supplied by the company that have been field modified or damaged. The information is summarized and given to a professional engineer to evaluate and complete repair drawings when required.
• Analyzes technical data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.
• Understands the building code and applies knowledge of special truss/panel industry issues. Addresses issues appropriately.
• Analyzes plans and diagrams, or observes and makes notes on material processing, to determine material and material processing specifications, or specifications for construction activities.
• Writes technical descriptions specifying material qualities and properties.
• Draws rough sketches or arranges for finished drawings or photographs to illustrate specified materials or assembly sequence.
• May prepare truss repair drawings for review and approval by a professional engineer.
• Implement BFS panel design standards and have all designers and panel design conform to these standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position acts as a team leader and directs the work of less-experienced technicians.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

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

Experience with PrimeCad, MS Word, MS Excel, and AutoCAD is required.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.

• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and sit, and occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations.
• The employee is regularly required to use close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) and color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to quiet conditions, such as those in a library or private office.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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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