Design Technician III Design - Indirect
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 third-level position, mostly likely promoted from within, requiring modular home drafting experience and proficiency with VectorWorks (or the CAD software being used by employer) and a substantially-developed knowledge of construction. Candidates for this position must have at least six (6) months as a Drafter / CAD Designer II to be eligible.
Requirements
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- 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.
- All qualifications of CAD Designer II
- A minimum of six (6) months experience as CAD Designer II, as well as an overall mastery of each of its job responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Capability to undertake all Drafter / CAD Designer II responsibilities, plus:
- Designing trusses necessary for an individual project/build independently, accurately and effectively
- Producing construction/production drawings to be used by the factory, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Fastener calculations for applicable forces (shear extraction)
- Floor framing drawings
- Stair geometry and stair and railing details
- Truss layouts
- Production details (dormers, special ties, high wind details, etc.)
- Capably and independently navigate and select structural connectors
- Consult with junior drafters needing guidance or assistance with learning job responsibilities
- Review and markup drawings for accuracy, completeness, etc.
- Fluently navigate CabinetVision software to be able to prepare cabinet shop drawings
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
