Boise Distribution 3007 Harding Highway East Marion, Ohio 43302

Function: EWP / Discipline: DESIGN / Date: July 2015
Job Summary – Primary Function
  • Perform design and drafting services for internal and external customers focused on Engineered Wood Products (EWP) and / or Truss Design used for customer quotes, order material take offs, and manufacturing.
  • Prepare working drawings, sketches and graphs from walk-in customers, sales order system, verbal, blue prints, sketches, or written instructions using either manual or computer-aided systems.
  • Prioritize and coordinate work to accommodate expedited or special requests.
  • Provides plans to customer for sign-off and acceptance, including changes.
  • Code and maintain drafting files for accurate retrieval and distribution to engineering staff, vendors, and other facility personnel.
  • Schedule truss and EWP order delivery.
  • May provide technical EWP or truss consulting and engineering services to BMD distribution center customers.
  • Work extensively with staff, lumber dealers, contractors, engineers, and architects to provide a complete framing package. (Supv)
  • Provide consultation to pro builders and retail distributors. (Supv)
  • Conduct training dealer / contractor information meetings; seminars for applicators and location personnel. (Supv)
  • Compile placement plans for BMD dealer's customers that convert conventional floor and roof framing material to Boise Cascade BCI joists utilizing a computer aided system.
  • Make outside sales calls to lumberyards and construction job sites, as required.
  • May operate and maintain various engineering and / or drafting equipment.
  • May initiate telephone sales for EWP and accessories (joist hangers, etc.)
  • Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Career Band / Level 2 – Job Titles / Level 3 – Job Titles / Level 4 – Job Titles
Business / Ops Support / Drafter EWP/Truss Dsgn
EWP Cust Svc Specialist / Sr Drafter EWP/Truss Dsgn / EWP Commercial Drafter
Sr Truss Designer
Additional Job Level Criteria / Working knowledge of CAD system, blueprint reading, and drafting.
Knowledge of the building materials industry and structural experience preferred. / Requires college, vocational, or specialized training/certification or equivalent education.
Competencies / Building Strategic Working Relationships, Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills, Information Monitoring, Customer Focus, Negotiation, Initiating Action, Adaptability, Innovation, Continuous Learning, Decision Making, Risk Taking, Communication, Job Fit.

Contact: Boise Material Distribution website at to apply.