Design Technician I Design - Indirect

Builders FirstSource • Pine Grove, PA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a pre-entry-level position requiring basic computer skills, little CAD experience (regardless of the specific CAD software), and a foundational knowledge of construction. We will provide on-the-job training to candidates who have a desire to learn and grow within the organization.

Requirements

• 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.
• Candidate must be organized, efficient, detail-oriented, and fully willing to assist with all manner of tasks necessary to achieve team and organizational success
• Intermediate experience with 2D (preferably 3D capable) CAD (Vectorworks preferred)) and Excel
• Strong communication and organizational skills are a must
• Attention to detail and experience with tight deadlines are crucial to success in the position
• Must be capable of taking direction and constructive criticism, and help to guide the team as a whole
• Must be flexible and willing to serve the changing needs of customers and the Company as a whole, while acting as a team player.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably experience with PrimeCad, MS Word, MS Excel, and AutoCAD
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the mastery of VectorWorks CAD software, including, but not limited to, operations, commands, short-cuts, etc.
• Learn and develop a foundational knowledge of applicable construction codes, including, but not limited to, the International Residential Code and the National Electric Code
• Make revisions to existing “sales confirmation” drawings, elevations, and foundation designs
• Learn and become capable of calculating header sizing for open spans, windows, doors, and other penetrations in load-bearing walls
• Learn, and accurately produce, first-draft “sales confirmation” drawings, elevations and foundation designs
• Begin basic electrical layouts and roof truss designs and layouts
• Learn and fully-comprehend preparation of accurate and detailed reports (state and HUD label reports) and preparation of data plates for individual builds
• Any other tasks, assigned by Department Leader.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree