Design Technician III

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.

PURPOSE

Assists in scheduling other technician work and monitors a staff of designers/technicians. This individual is responsible for originating and checking layout and design drawings for structural wood products and all items manufactured or supplied by the company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate with outside sales personnel and customers to safely and accurately complete structures with high quality. Assign work to technicians and ensure that tasks are completed in a timely manner. Make recommendations on hires, promotions, terminations, and performance evaluations within the department to the Senior Team Leader. Maintain records of work performed by the team and communicate project progress to management. Develop layout and design drawings from architectural drawings or sketches provided to the company. Make phone calls to building designers or professionals to obtain or clarify information shown on blue line drawings. Review and check layout and design drawings prepared by less experienced technicians and assist in making modifications prior to releasing drawings to the field or production. Obtain information on products supplied by the company that have been field modified or damaged, summarize it, and provide it to a professional engineer for evaluation and repair drawings if needed. Analyze technical data and reports to ensure design meets specifications. Understand and apply building codes and industry-specific issues. Analyze plans and diagrams to determine material specifications or construction activities. Write technical descriptions specifying material qualities and properties. Draw rough sketches or arrange for finished drawings to illustrate materials or assembly sequences. Prepare truss repair drawings for review and approval by a professional engineer. Implement BFS panel design standards and ensure all designs conform to these standards. Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position acts as a team leader, directing the work of less-experienced technicians.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one-year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with PrimeCad, MS Word, MS Excel, and AutoCAD is required.

COMPETENCIES

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Respond effectively to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or the business community. Write speeches and articles conforming to prescribed style and format. Effectively present information to management, public groups, or boards of directors. Work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, geometry, and trigonometry. Apply concepts like fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands include standing, sitting, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in both office and outdoor environments with weather variations. Visual acuity and color vision are required. At BFS, we foster a supportive, people-first culture that empowers you to grow and learn every day. Join us to challenge yourself, develop new skills, and expand your career opportunities. We offer competitive benefits to help you and your family live happier, healthier, and more secure lives. For details, visit . We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. For accommodation requests under the ADA, contact View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io . Please do not send resumes to this email; it is for accommodation requests only. View the EEO poster at . #J-18808-Ljbffr Builders FirstSource