Design Technician -Truss​/Panel Engineering

Overview

Ignite your career at Builders First Source, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. BFS helps make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day, providing tools, training, and resources to build a career with unlimited horizons.

• Originates truss design and placement drawings prepared from information submitted on a company order form, simple architectural plans, repeated from previous jobs, or information developed by a more senior technician.
• Processes roof truss and panel orders, performs estimating and takeoff services using the ability to understand blueprints and customer requirements for specific projects; orders taken by component technical staff form the basis for component production planning.
• Revises layout and design drawings for projects that are similar to previous work, including structural wood products and accessory items supplied by the company.
• Assures stability, deflection and load carries in a manner that meets or surpasses codes associated with each project.
• Writes technical descriptions specifying material qualities and properties.

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

At BFS, we offer competitive, affordable benefits 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 live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings, visit

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