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Design Technician Trainee Engineering - Elkwood, VA
VetJobs, Elkwood, Virginia, United States, 22718
Job Description
Attention Military Affiliated Job Seekers: Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. This position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is on‑site at the location detailed below.
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.
Responsibilities
Actively develop the skills and competencies required for the Component Technician/Truss Designer job function through a 16‑week intensive training program that includes online training, classroom training, and hands‑on experience.
Under the supervision of a design manager, complete all phases of the Truss Designer training program.
In partnership with more senior designers, prepare 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.
Compute plan dimensions and enter 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, design an accurate, simple one‑story structure.
Qualifications and Experience
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 Specifications Auto req ID:
462430BR
Minimum Education Required:
High School/GED
Job Category:
Technician
Job Code:
Operations_Specialist
Affiliate Sponsor:
Builders FirstSource
Additional Details City:
Elkwood
State:
Virginia
Seniority Level:
Internship
Employment Type:
Full‑time
Job Function:
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
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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.
Responsibilities
Actively develop the skills and competencies required for the Component Technician/Truss Designer job function through a 16‑week intensive training program that includes online training, classroom training, and hands‑on experience.
Under the supervision of a design manager, complete all phases of the Truss Designer training program.
In partnership with more senior designers, prepare 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.
Compute plan dimensions and enter 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, design an accurate, simple one‑story structure.
Qualifications and Experience
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 Specifications Auto req ID:
462430BR
Minimum Education Required:
High School/GED
Job Category:
Technician
Job Code:
Operations_Specialist
Affiliate Sponsor:
Builders FirstSource
Additional Details City:
Elkwood
State:
Virginia
Seniority Level:
Internship
Employment Type:
Full‑time
Job Function:
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
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