Design Technician Trainee

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Employees in this position are actively developing the skills and competencies required for the Design Technician- Truss/Panel job function. The trainee is expected to complete all phases of the required 16-week intensive training program which consists of online training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the supervision of a design instructor, completes all phases of the Truss Designer training program.
• In partnership with the instructor, 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.
• Upon completion of the 16-week training, employee is expected to be able to design an accurate advanced multi-story structure independently.
• Other duties and supplemental training requirements as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural blueprints.
• Strong general math skills and understanding of fractions, geometry, and architectural units.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with internal and external customers

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• Work is in an office setting and generally sedentary with physical effort associated with using a computer but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
• May be required to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally may be required to walk throughout the yard or production environment to perform some aspect of assigned duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with internal and external customers.