Design Technician Trainee Engineering

Elkwood, VA, United States

Job Description

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.

Skills Required

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD6603528
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Elkwood, VA, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned