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Builders FirstSource · 4 hours ago

Design Technician III Design - Indirect

Pine Grove, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

0+ years exp

Builders FirstSource is America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components, and building services to the professional market. The Design Technician III is responsible for independently designing trusses and producing construction drawings, while also guiding junior drafters and ensuring accuracy in project documentation.

Building MaterialManufacturingReal Estate

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Capability to undertake all Drafter / CAD Designer II responsibilities, plus:

Designing trusses necessary for an individual project/build independently, accurately and effectively

Producing construction/production drawings to be used by the factory, including, but not limited to, the following:

Fastener calculations for applicable forces (shear extraction)

Floor framing drawings

Stair geometry and stair and railing details

Truss layouts

Production details (dormers, special ties, high wind details, etc.)

Capably and independently navigate and select structural connectors

Consult with junior drafters needing guidance or assistance with learning job responsibilities

Review and markup drawings for accuracy, completeness, etc

Fluently navigate CabinetVision software to be able to prepare cabinet shop drawings

This position acts as a team leader and directs the work of less-experienced technicians

Qualification

VectorWorksCAD software proficiencyModular home draftingConstruction knowledgeCabinetVisionMathematical conceptsTechnical writingPresentation skillsTeam leadership

Required

Modular home drafting experience

Proficiency with VectorWorks (or the CAD software being used by employer)

Substantially-developed knowledge of construction

At least six (6) months as a Drafter / CAD Designer II

Capability to undertake all Drafter / CAD Designer II responsibilities

Designing trusses necessary for an individual project/build independently, accurately and effectively

Producing construction/production drawings to be used by the factory

Fluently navigate CabinetVision software to prepare cabinet shop drawings

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

All qualifications of CAD Designer II

A minimum of six (6) months experience as CAD Designer II, as well as an overall mastery of each of its job responsibilities

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community

Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format

Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

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

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Builders FirstSource provides professional class building materials and services to homebuilders and remodelers.

Founded in 1990

Dallas, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.bldr.com

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