Design Technician I Design - Indirect

Builders FirstSource • Pine Grove Township, PA

2d

About The Position

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 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees