<p>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.</p> <ul> <li>Under the supervision of a design manager, completes all phases of the Truss Designer training program. </li><li>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. </li><li>Computes plan dimensions and enters design parameters and layouts per plan into specialized designing software. </li><li>Review plans with experienced designers to ensure they are accurate and conform to standards. </li><li>Produce truss placement layouts for final construction. </li><li>Provide job site support, with the aid of sales associates or senior designers, when requested. </li><li>Learn pricing methods and draft bid proposals. </li><li>Prepare for and take a series of tests required for certification. </li><li>Upon completion of the 16-week training, DIT is expected to be able to design an accurate, simple one-story structure. </li></ul> <p>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.</p>