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About the Role
This role is for an Associate actively developing skills for a Component Technician/Truss Designer. The trainee will complete an intensive 16-week training program including online, classroom, and hands-on experience, preparing them to design simple one-story structures upon completion.
Responsibilities
- Complete all phases of the Truss Designer training program under supervision.
- Prepare basic roof and/or floor truss designs by interpreting blueprints and conferring with sales/customers.
- Compute plan dimensions and enter design parameters into specialized software.
- Review plans with experienced designers for accuracy and standards compliance.
- Produce truss placement layouts for construction.
- Provide job site support when requested, with aid from sales or senior designers.
- Learn pricing methods and draft bid proposals.
- Prepare for and take certification tests.
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.
Skills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Truss design software usage
- Pricing methods
- Bid proposal drafting
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
- Trainee
Education Level
- Associate's Degree
- Equivalent Field Experience
Benefits
- Competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better.
- Great plans to help you and your family live happier, healthier, and more secure lives.
About the Company
- America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market.
- Committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Invests in employee professional development through training, tools, and technologies.
- Highly collaborative environment focused on problem-solving and growth.
- Empowers employees to try new things and gain new experiences.
- Offers a variety of opportunities due to scale and resources as the #1 building materials distributor.
- Operates in a friendly, people-first environment.
Equal Opportunity
- Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
- Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
- Provides accommodation for individuals with disabilities upon request.