Drafting Technician

2 months ago

Annandale, United States MDS Staffing Full time

Design/Build General Contractor of Agricultural Facilities seeking a full-time Drafter / Designer with AutoCAD experience to join the team. This position is responsible for preparing project design layouts and construction drawings.


Required Skills:

  • Strong AutoCAD skills
  • Strong computer skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Strong communication, organizational and writing skills
  • Ability to work on multiple projects with full attention to detail
  • Willingness to learn


Essential Job Responsibilities:

Works directly with Project Managers to interpret project direction for the development or revision of the project

  1. Prepares project design layout, part and assembly drawings using AutoCAD
  2. Makes revisions and corrections to existing drawings when requested and as needed
  3. Review and redline vendor drawings for approval
  4. Request vendor pricing
  5. Performs all job duties that may be requested
  6. Participates in continuous improvement efforts
  7. Communicates with other departments as required for project work
  8. Good communication skills including correct grammar
  9. Strong organizational skills and is able to work periodically with minimal supervision
  10. Following all organizational and area/departmental procedures, safety policies and directives as outlined
  11. Understand / Learn OSHA codes and laws
  12. Create field installation drawings for millwrights and craftsman; i.e., platforms, transitions, spouting, mechanical components, etc.
  13. Detail Fabrication drawings for manufacturing
  14. Participation in construction planning and progress meetings as needed
  15. Develop equipment lists
  16. Filing and printing project drawings/documents according to project needs
  17. Ability to interpret blue prints
  18. Prepare owner’s manuals as projects are completed


Work Environment:

Duties included are usually performed in an office environment. However, the employee may need to visit the project site to gather data, information and/or evaluate issues


Qualifications:

  • AAS Degree in Architectural/Mechanical Drafting and Estimating
  • Minimum 12 months AutoCAD experience
  • Assessment testing, background checks, education verification and drug screens are required as a part of the recruitment process.