Design Technician Trainee Design - Indirect

Design Technician Trainee Design - Indirect Builders FirstSource United States, North Carolina, Harrisburg 7770 Caldwell Road (Show on map) Apr 20, 2026 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. Associate in this position is actively developing the skills and competencies required for the Component Technician/Truss Designer 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 supervision of a design manager, completes all phases of the Truss Designer training program.
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.
Upon completion of the 16-week training, DIT is expected to be able to design an accurate, simple one-story structure. 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. At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people -first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what's possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day. At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple - provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com. Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening. Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.