Drafter

Builders FirstSource • Rapid City, SD

11h • Onsite

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. 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.

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.
• Proficiency in Primecad, MS Word, MS Excel.
• 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

• AutoCAD preferred.
• Wood Truss Council Level 1 certification or equivalent to be classified as a Truss Technician – Level 1.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love.
• Great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives.

What This Job Offers

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