Design Trainee - Site Built

**Join a Leader in the Construction Industry – UFP Site Built is Hiring an Entry-Level Designer/Estimator**### **Hourly Pay Range:** $18-20/hr dependent on experience\***Bonus/Incentive Pay**Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, trip rates, and employee referral bonuses. A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.**Benefits currently offered to our employees:*** Medical insurance* Health savings account with company contribution* Dental insurance* Vision insurance* Basic and voluntary life insurance* Disability insurance* 401(k) plan with company match* Paid vacation and holidays* Stock purchase program with employee discount* Educational reimbursement* Wellness programs and challenges* Other supplemental benefits*The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*At **UFP Site Built**, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of designing and manufacturing innovative wood and non-wood products for the construction industry. As a leader in the field, we specialize in a variety of wood structural components, aluminum decks and rails, and light gauge steel structural components.We’re excited to announce a unique opportunity for an **Entry-Level Designer/Estimator**. If you’re passionate about design, problem-solving, and contributing to the construction industry, this role could be the perfect fit!**Candidates can potentially work out of one of the following 2locations:*** Chicopee, MA* Auburn, NYIdeal candidates must be willing to train initially in Burlington, North Carolina for our January Design Trainee Class for 4 weeks (company will cover all costs - training is paid) and then Design Trainee come back to their home plant where they are partnered with a Mentor for 12 months.**What You'll Do:*** **Get hands-on experience** designing roof trusses, floor trusses, wall panels, and engineered wood products (EWP) for residential and commercial projects.* **Work with cutting-edge software** (MiTek) to prepare bids, layouts, and engineered profiles.* **Collaborate with experienced professionals** in a supportive team environment to ensure customers' needs are met and design solutions are offered.* **Develop your skills** through paid, comprehensive training in Burlington, North Carolina (January Design Trainee Class – 4-6 weeks, with all travel and accommodation covered).* **Grow within the company**, with opportunities for continued learning and advancement in the design and construction fields.* Build strong relationships with retail clients, builders, framers, and developers to answer design questions and deliver top-tier service.* Be part of a dynamic team that values **creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork**.**What We’re Looking For:*** **Background in drafting, CAD, construction, or framing** is highly preferred.* **Detail-oriented with strong mathematical and analytical skills** – comfortable working with blueprints and calculating loads.* Ability to **work independently, manage multiple tasks**, and meet deadlines.* Excellent **communication skills** and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.* A willingness to **learn and grow** within a supportive, collaborative team.* **Paid Training**: Full company-paid 4-week training in our Burlington, NC location with travel and accommodation covered.* **Comprehensive Benefits**: Hourly Pay: $18-20 per hour plus Medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, and more.* **Work-Life Balance**: Paid vacation, holidays, and wellness programs.* **Professional Growth**: Educational reimbursement and career advancement opportunities.* **Employee Stock Purchase Program**: Get access to discounted stock options.* **Company Culture**: Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous development.Apply today and start your journey at UFP Site Built, where your career growth is a priority!**We're successful.** We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records.**We're competitive.** Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it.**We're family.**We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be.**We work hard and smart.**We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale. #J-18808-Ljbffr