What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truss Design Trainee (Construction) position at Builders FirstSource?
Associates in this position are actively developing the skills and competencies required for the Truss Designer/Component Technician 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.
- Under the Instruction and supervision of a design instructor, completes all phases of the Truss Designer training program.
- Upon completion of the 16-week training, Trainee is expected to be able to design an accurate, simple one-story structure.
- 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.
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote
Salary : $18
