Builders FirstSource is looking for an Associate Component Technician/Truss Designer to develop the skills and competencies required for the Truss Designer job function, ultimately being able to design accurate, simple one-story structures.
Requirements
- completes all phases of the required 16-week intensive training program which consists of online training, classroom training, and hands-on experience.
- reading and interpreting blueprints
- 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.
- Upon completion of the 16-week training, DIT is expected to be able to design an accurate, simple one-story structure.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Other
- Associates 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.
- Prepare for and take a series of tests required for certification.
