Drafter

Builders FirstSource • Rapid City, SD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This individual is responsible for originating truss design and placement drawings prepared directly from information submitted on a company order form, simple architectural plans, repeated from previous jobs, or from information developed by a Truss Technician II. These drawings may be reviewed by a Truss Technician II prior to releasing to the field or production. The Drafter also revises layout and design drawings for projects that are similar to previous work in addition to structural wood products and accessory items supplied by the company. They assure stability, deflection and load carries in a manner that will meet or surpass codes associated with each project. The role involves conferring with technical and other engineering personnel, preparing design modifications as required, and writing technical descriptions specifying material qualities and properties. They may also draw rough sketches or arrange for finished drawings or photographs to illustrate specified materials or assembly sequence.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to communicate knowledgeably and effectively with customers, suppliers, and other industry professionals.
• Demonstrates understanding and ability to perform truss math (i.e. trigonometry, dimension calculations, forces).
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Primecad, MS Word, MS Excel and AutoCAD preferred.
• All duties are performed using software and procedures detailed by the company.
• Expected to pass the Wood Truss Council Level 1 certification or equivalent to be classified as a Truss Technician – Level 1.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Understanding of basic construction and truss terminology
• Knowledge of plan reading and material take-off
• Ability to handle job site issues – bracing and field repairs
• Knowledge of truss applications – performance and details
• Knowledge of truss design including basic structural analysis
• Knowledge of load development – code requirements, load diagrams, reactions
• Knowledge of wood technology – grades, properties, species, and factors affecting strength
• Understanding of design, manufacturing, and installation overview
• Knowledge of beam design
• Knowledge of connectors – hangers and fasteners

Nice To Haves

• Mitek Certificate of Completion and Manufacturing Certificate in Truss Design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares truss design and layout drawings using proprietary software developed by a code accepted metal plate manufacturing company.
• Revises layout and design drawings for projects that are similar to previous work in addition to structural wood products and accessory items supplied by the company.
• Assures stability, deflection and load carries in a manner that will meet or surpass codes associated with each project.
• Confers with technical and other engineering personnel, and prepares design modifications as required.
• Writes technical descriptions specifying material qualities and properties.
• Draws rough sketches or arranges for finished drawings or photographs to illustrate specified materials or assembly sequence.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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