Design Technician III Design - Indirect

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market

The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day

At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons

PURPOSE This is a third-level position, mostly likely promoted from within, requiring modular home drafting experience and proficiency with VectorWorks (or the CAD software being used by employer) and a substantially-developed knowledge of construction

Candidates for this position must have at least six (6) months as a Drafter / CAD Designer II to be eligible

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

Capability to undertake all Drafter / CAD Designer II

, 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

; Review and markup drawings for accuracy, completeness, etc.; Fluently navigate CabinetVision software to be able to prepare cabinet shop drawings; SUPERVISORY

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

MINIMUM

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

The

listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

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

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

COMPETENCIES 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and sit, and occasionally required to walk

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations

The employee is regularly required to use close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) and color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to quiet conditions, such as those in a library or private office

At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected

Our supportive, people -first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day

Join us and see what’s possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable

designed to make life better for you and the people you love

Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives

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Builders FirstSource is an

/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

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