What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Trainee position at Buffalo Framing & Truss LP?
Buffalo Framing & Truss, LLC has helped build Central Texas by providing turnkey framing, trusses, and wall panels for over 30 years. We understand that the way to continue our success is by hiring outstanding individuals that are committed to excellence. If this sounds like a company you would like to be a part of, please apply. We are seeking a Design Trainee to join our team.
Job Summary:
The Design Trainee will conduct administrative and support activities for the Residential Estimating & Purchasing department. The position requires interaction with vendors, customers, and field staff. The Design Trainee reports to the Design Manager.
- Ability to learn MiTek design software
- Assist with wall panel layouts per architectural and structural plans and specifications
- Assist with pricing/estimating data
- Check floor/roof truss layouts and wall panel layouts for consistency
- Assist with engineered wood product and hanger lists
- Review layouts and shipping files for accuracy
- Coordinate job set-up and data entry
- Assist wall panel and truss designers with editing tasks
- General construction, framing experience, or truss/panel production experience is preferred but not necessary
- Familiar with Microsoft Office products
- Working knowledge of framing, blueprints, specifications, and other construction documents is preferred but not necessary
- Professionally communicate and interact with co-workers
- Extended periods of time working on a computer.
- Lift up to 15 pounds.
- Health Insurance – Medical, Dental and Vision
- FSA and HSA
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 401K
- PTO and Paid Holidays
