EWP Design Tech

CAPITAL LUMBER COMPANY • Tacoma, WA

4d • $28 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The EWP Design Tech provides administrative and primarily technical support to Engineered Wood Products customers, working with assistance from Accounts Managers. The role provides design specifications for company products, including framing, layouts, and quantity calculations. Under supervision, the employee is trained in building construction, structural details, local building codes, product lines, and related design and purchasing systems. Work supports single-family and small multifamily projects.

Requirements

• High school education.
• At least 2 years of experience within the lumber industry.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, sections, elevations, and details.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to model Capital values and provide innovative solutions.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with people inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to drive and be accountable for results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Results-focused, with the ability to make quick decisions in response to changing conditions.
• Strong follow-up on tasks to ensure proper results.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to handle details quickly, correctly, and efficiently.
• Must be able to travel occasionally.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 5 pounds for 5% or less of the workday.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for 5% or less of the workday.
• Must be able to talk, see, hear, concentrate, think, learn, and reason throughout the workday.
• Must be able to sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods throughout the workday.
• Must be able to use a keyboard and perform manual tasks for prolonged periods throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

• Use design software to create framing layouts and specify EWP products to meet company and customer programs.
• Create material lists and perform plan takeoffs for single-family and small multifamily projects.
• Use software and/or span charts to size framing members such as beams, headers, girders, and joists.
• Receive incoming calls and direct customers to the appropriate departments.
• Use DMSI software for product purchasing, selling, and inventory management.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the supervisor and adapt to changes during employment.
• Provide technical and administrative support to EWP customers with assistance from Accounts Managers.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation, and volunteer time off
• 9 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• TeleDoc
• Best Doctors
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) plan with match percentage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hearing services
• Tuition reimbursement
• Smart Dollar wellness program through Vitality, with a program-completion incentive toward the medical premium

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED