Design Technician Trainee Design - Indirect
Builders FirstSource, New York, NY, United States
Central MF Truss Admin - 100 I-45 North Suite 100 (77301), 100 I-45 North, Conroe, Texas, United States of America
East MF Truss Admin - 4220 McEver Industrial Dr NW(30101), 4220 McEver Industrial Dr NW, Acworth, Georgia, United States of America
Posted Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Job Description
Associate in this position is actively developing the skills and competencies required for the Component Technician/Truss Designer job function. The trainee is expected to complete all phases of the required 16-week intensive training program which consists of online training, classroom training, and hands‑on experience.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of a design manager, completes all phases of the Truss Designer training program.
In partnership with more senior designers, prepares basic roof and/or floor truss designs by reading and interpreting blueprints and conferring with sales and/or customers regarding general details of the job requirement.
Computes plan dimensions and enters design parameters and layouts per plan into specialized designing software.
Review plans with experienced designers to ensure they are accurate and conform to standards.
Produce truss placement layouts for final construction.
Provide job site support, with the aid of sales associates or senior designers, when requested.
Learn pricing methods and draft bid proposals.
Prepare for and take a series of tests required for certification.
Upon completion of the 16-week training, DIT is expected to be able to design an accurate, simple one‑story structure.
Qualifications
Associates degree in a directly related field or equivalent field experience in Construction or Design shops. Prior shop experience and/or construction knowledge strongly preferred. Framing experience is a plus.
Equal Opportunity
Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
Accommodations
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. This email address should not be used to submit resumes; it is intended only for accommodation requests.
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East MF Truss Admin - 4220 McEver Industrial Dr NW(30101), 4220 McEver Industrial Dr NW, Acworth, Georgia, United States of America
Posted Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Job Description
Associate in this position is actively developing the skills and competencies required for the Component Technician/Truss Designer job function. The trainee is expected to complete all phases of the required 16-week intensive training program which consists of online training, classroom training, and hands‑on experience.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of a design manager, completes all phases of the Truss Designer training program.
In partnership with more senior designers, prepares basic roof and/or floor truss designs by reading and interpreting blueprints and conferring with sales and/or customers regarding general details of the job requirement.
Computes plan dimensions and enters design parameters and layouts per plan into specialized designing software.
Review plans with experienced designers to ensure they are accurate and conform to standards.
Produce truss placement layouts for final construction.
Provide job site support, with the aid of sales associates or senior designers, when requested.
Learn pricing methods and draft bid proposals.
Prepare for and take a series of tests required for certification.
Upon completion of the 16-week training, DIT is expected to be able to design an accurate, simple one‑story structure.
Qualifications
Associates degree in a directly related field or equivalent field experience in Construction or Design shops. Prior shop experience and/or construction knowledge strongly preferred. Framing experience is a plus.
Equal Opportunity
Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
Accommodations
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. This email address should not be used to submit resumes; it is intended only for accommodation requests.
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