Design Technician III Design - Indirect

Builders FirstSource, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Training and resources for career growth

Job summary

Builders FirstSource, Inc., located in Pennsylvania, is looking for an experienced Drafter/CAD Designer to create detailed project designs and production drawings. The ideal candidate should have experience with modular home drafting and proficiency in CAD software, particularly VectorWorks.

This role involves leading junior technicians, producing construction drawings, and ensuring accuracy in all designs. Builders FirstSource values a supportive work culture, providing competitive benefits to enhance the well-being of employees and their families.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months as Drafter / CAD Designer II.
• Ability to produce detailed construction drawings.
• Understanding of structural connectors and fastener calculations.

Responsibilities

• Designing project-specific trusses accurately.
• Producing production drawings for factory use.
• Reviewing and marking up drawings for accuracy.

Skills

Modular home drafting experience

Proficiency with VectorWorks or CAD software

Knowledge of construction

Ability to guide junior drafters

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

CabinetVision software

VectorWorks software

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

This is a third-level position, mostly likely promoted from within, requiring modular home drafting experience and proficiency with VectorWorks (or the CAD software being used by employer) and a substantially-developed knowledge of construction. Candidates for this position must have at least six (6) months as a Drafter / CAD Designer II to be eligible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Capability to undertake all Drafter / CAD Designer II responsibilities, plus:
• Designing trusses necessary for an individual project/build independently, accurately and effectively;
• Producing construction/production drawings to be used by the factory, including, but not limited to, the following:
  • Fastener calculations for applicable forces (shear extraction);
  • Floor framing drawings;
  • Stair geometry and stair and railing details;
  • Truss layouts;
  • Production details (dormers, special ties, high wind details, etc.)
• Capably and independently navigate and select structural connectors;
• Consult with junior drafters needing guidance or assistance with learning job responsibilities;
• Review and markup drawings for accuracy, completeness, etc.;

Fluently navigate CabinetVision software to be able to prepare cabinet shop drawings;

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.

• All qualifications of CAD Designer II;
• A minimum of six (6) months experience as CAD Designer II, as well as an overall mastery of each of its job responsibilities.

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

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.

• 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.

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.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call [phone] or email: [e-mail]. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.