Design Technician Trainee Design - Indirect
Builders FirstSource•Austin, TX
About The Position
The Design Technician Trainee is actively developing the skills and competencies required for the Component Technician/Truss Designer job function. The trainee completes all phases of a required 16-week intensive training program consisting of online training, classroom training, and hands-on experience. Under a design manager’s supervision, the trainee works with experienced designers to learn to create accurate truss designs and placement layouts. By the end of the program, the trainee is expected to be able to design an accurate, simple one-story structure.
Requirements
- Associate degree in a directly related field or equivalent field experience in construction or design shops.
Nice To Haves
- Prior shop experience and/or construction knowledge is strongly preferred.
- Framing experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Complete all phases of the Truss Designer training program under the supervision of a design manager.
- Work with more senior designers to prepare basic roof and/or floor truss designs by reading and interpreting blueprints and discussing general job requirements with sales associates and/or customers.
- Compute plan dimensions and enter design parameters and layouts into specialized design software.
- Review plans with experienced designers to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Produce truss placement layouts for final construction.
- Provide job-site support, with assistance from sales associates or senior designers, when requested.
- Learn pricing methods and draft bid proposals.
- Prepare for and take the tests required for certification.
Benefits
- Competitive, affordable benefit plans intended to support employees and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
