Truss & Panel Design Tech I - Build Stronger Roofs

Builders FirstSource

Town of Florida (NY)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Builders FirstSource is seeking a skilled technician to originate truss design and placement drawings from customer orders and architectural plans. You will support production planning with takeoff services and estimate details, ensuring designs meet specifications.

The role involves revising layouts for similar projects and producing clear technical descriptions of material properties to support project accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree or 6 months to 1 year of related experience.
  • Experience interpreting blueprints and customer requirements.
  • Ability to ensure code-compliant stability, deflection and loads.

Responsibilities

  • Process roof truss and panel orders with takeoff and estimation.
  • Revise layouts and designs for similar projects.
  • Ensure stability and load considerations meet codes.
  • Write technical descriptions of material properties.

Skills

Truss design
Blueprint interpretation
Estimating & takeoff

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Builders FirstSource is seeking a skilled technician to originate truss design and placement drawings from customer orders and architectural plans. You will support production planning with takeoff services and estimate details, ensuring designs meet specifications.

The role involves revising layouts for similar projects and producing clear technical descriptions of material properties to support project accuracy and compliance.

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