Design Technician III

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 individual is responsible to originate and check layout and design drawings for structural wood products and all items manufactured or supplied by the company. The person assists in scheduling truss technician work and monitoring jobs through the department.

• Prepares the most complicated truss design and layout drawings using proprietary software developed by a code accepted metal plate manufacturing company. These layout drawings may include beams and metal connectors sized and supplied by the company.

• 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 technicians and assists in making modifications prior to releasing drawings to the field or production.

• Analyzes technical data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications. Understands the building code and applies knowledge of special truss industry issues. Addresses issues appropriately.

REQUIREMENTS

Associate's degree (A.A.) from two-year college or technical school and two years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

BENEFITS (Click Here - https://bldr.com/why-builders#benefits)

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• Life Insurance

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• Flexible spending accounts for Heath and Dependent Care

• 401K retirement plan with matching contributions

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

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 (214) 765-3990 or email: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. 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.

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• Pay Type Hourly

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• Northeast Truss Designer Admin Center

• 13234 AIRPARK DR (22718), 13234 AIRPARK DRIVE, ELKWOOD, Virginia, United States of America