Design Technician Trainee Design - Indirect

Builders FirstSource; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource in Austin, TX is offering a trainee opportunity as part of the Component Technician/Truss Designer function. The role focuses on developing your skills through a structured 16-week training program, including online, classroom, and hands-on experience.

You will learn to read blueprints, prepare basic truss designs, and collaborate with sales and senior designers. A related associate degree or equivalent experience is preferred, with framing knowledge a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a directly related field or equivalent construction/design experience.
• Prior shop experience or construction knowledge preferred.
• Framing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a design manager, completes all phases of the Truss Designer training program.
• Prepares basic roof and/or floor truss designs by reading blueprints and conferring with sales/customers.
• Computes plan dimensions and enters design parameters into specialized software.
• Reviews plans with experienced designers to ensure accuracy and standards.
• Produces truss placement layouts for final construction.
• Provides job-site support with sales or senior designers when requested.
• Learns pricing methods and drafts bid proposals.
• Prepares for and takes tests required for certification.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Truss design basics

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

Tools

Design software

Job description

We are Builders FirstSource, America's largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You'll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels.

Associate in this position is actively developing the skills and competencies required for the Component Technician/Truss Designer job function. The trainee is expected to complete all phases of the required 16-week intensive training program which consists of online training, classroom training, and hands-on experience.

• Under the supervision of a design manager, completes all phases of the Truss Designer training program.
• In partnership with more senior designers, prepares basic roof and/or floor truss designs by reading and interpreting blueprints and conferring with sales and/or customers regarding general details of the job requirement.
• Computes plan dimensions and enters design parameters and layouts per plan into specialized designing software.
• Review plans with experienced designers to ensure they are accurate and conform to standards.
• Produce truss placement layouts for final construction.
• Provide job site support, with the aid of sales associates or senior designers, when requested.
• Learn pricing methods and draft bid proposals.
• Prepare for and take a series of tests required for certification.
• Upon completion of the 16-week training, DIT is expected to be able to design an accurate, simple one-story structure.

Associate's degree in a directly related field or equivalent field experience in Construction or Design shops. Prior shop experience and/or construction knowledge strongly preferred. Framing experience is a plus.

Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You'll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore - all in a friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS.

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 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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