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.