Builders FirstSource · 10 hours ago
Design Technician I Design
De Pere, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expBuilders FirstSource is America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components, and building services to the professional market. The Design Technician I is responsible for creating truss and wall panel designs and drawings based on client specifications and collaborating with sales staff and customers to ensure accurate project execution.
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Responsibilities
This position is located at our De Pere, WI (in office preferred). Three years experience in wood truss and or panel design primarily dealing with mid to large sized residential and / or commercial multi-family projects preferred. Experience with project management, Mitek program and or PlanSwift would be a plus
Based on a 40-hour work week but be open to overtime if current workload requires it. Target working hours 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, but willing to be flexible if needed
Ability to read and analyze construction plans / documents. Analyzes technical data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications. Understands the building code and applies knowledge of special truss industry issues. Addresses issues appropriately
This position will be working closely with sales staff and customers. Some jobsite visits may be required
Often communicates with building designers, builders, framers, architects, and structural engineers to obtain or clarify information shown on construction drawings
Strong critical thinking skills, problem solving, and little direction from management is preferred
Person may be assisting in scheduling truss / panel technician work and monitoring jobs through the department
Prepares complex wood truss / panel design and layout drawings using proprietary software. These layout drawings may include beams and metal connectors / hold downs sized and supplied by the company
Team atmosphere working environment with each member doing their part to provide the components and materials to complete signed construction projects
Reviews and checks layout and design drawings prepared by less experienced truss technicians and assists in making modifications prior to releasing drawings to the field or production. Assists in training inexperienced truss technicians when needed
Qualification
Required
Ability to read and analyze construction plans / documents
Analyzes technical data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications
Understands the building code and applies knowledge of special truss industry issues
Addresses issues appropriately
This position will be working closely with sales staff and customers
Some jobsite visits may be required
Often communicates with building designers, builders, framers, architects, and structural engineers to obtain or clarify information shown on construction drawings
Person may be assisting in scheduling truss / panel technician work and monitoring jobs through the department
Prepares complex wood truss / panel design and layout drawings using proprietary software
These layout drawings may include beams and metal connectors / hold downs sized and supplied by the company
Team atmosphere working environment with each member doing their part to provide the components and materials to complete signed construction projects
Reviews and checks layout and design drawings prepared by less experienced truss technicians and assists in making modifications prior to releasing drawings to the field or production
Assists in training inexperienced truss technicians when needed
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
3 years or truss design / estimating experience
Preferred
Three years experience in wood truss and or panel design primarily dealing with mid to large sized residential and / or commercial multi-family projects
Experience with project management, Mitek program and or PlanSwift
Strong critical thinking skills, problem solving, and little direction from management
Preferably experience with Mitek, MS Word, MS Excel, and PlanSwift
Associate's degree (A.A.) from two-year college or technical school and two years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
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
Company
Builders FirstSource
Builders FirstSource provides professional class building materials and services to homebuilders and remodelers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.05B2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2022-01-19Post Ipo Debt· $300M
Leadership Team
Peter Jackson
Chief Executive Officer
Pete Beckmann
Chief Financial Officer
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