Component Designer Drafter - Architectural Industry

Job Description

Position Title: Component Designer/Drafter

Location: Buckner, KY (relocation assistance provided)

FLSA Designation: Exempt/Full-time

Reports To: Design Manager

Date Created/Revised: 07/26/2023

JOB SUMMARY:

US Housing Components is a local prefabrication company located in Buckner, Kentucky that manufactures wooden trusses and wall panels for multi-family homes and hotels. The Component Designer utilizes AutoCAD software tools to design the structural building components from architectural plans and specifications including wood floor trusses, roof trusses, and/or wall panels. Other duties include creating prototypes, layouts and models for product components, a system, or a manufacturing process using CAE tools; performing analysis to find flaws or inefficiencies in designs and to model solutions; collecting and assembling data; other duties as assigned by a manager.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor s degree in related field preferred
• Design/Drafting experience
• Experience using design software
  
• Revit software experience preferred
• AutoCAD software experience (preferred)
• Experience in prefabrication or facility construction industry required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• The ability to multi-task/work on three to four projects concurrently
• High degree of self-motivation and independent decision making
• Proven work experience as a Drafter/Designer in a similar role
• Proficient in MS Office Applications
• Work independently from verbal instructions from managers and team
• Understands Design Principles
• Strong math skills
• Work well with all departments
• Time-management skills

Thrive is an Equal Opportunity Employer.