Drafter I

Fabcon · Remote, United States

Purpose/Scope

A Drafter I will produce precast product elevations; a design set for the engineer, an approval set for the customer, and a final set for the field to use along with production drawings, steel drawings, and miscellaneous drawings for the plant and vendors use.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform the tasks below for low complexity projects with minimal assistance:

With a Computer Aided Drafting System (CAD), layout precast units to correlate with plans, specifications, addendum, and the bid package

Recommend efficient and cost saving panel layouts to the related parties

Communicate with external contacts (Architects, Engineers, General Contractors, Steel Vendors, Outsource Companies, and their related positions), as well as internal contacts as needed
Document any changes or concerns and forward to the job team
Carry out all other related tasks to reach the goals of the drafting group
Input ideas to streamline processes
Help create and improve standards

Basic Qualifications
A two (2) year technical college degree related to the construction industry, specific to drafting required, or equivalent
Other Required Qualifications
Able to read and understand blueprints, customer sketches, and specifications
Proficient in AutoCAD or equivalent
Ability to correspond well with others and the flexibility to change tasks midstream
Some discretion and independent judgement may be required
We versed with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all internal and external contacts
Ability to work more than a 40-hour work week when required
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Precast Wall construction
Physical Requirements
Move 25lbs (not for all jobs, reasonable accommodations will be made).
Work with a computer for extended periods of time.
Ability to work under strict deadlines
Ability to work in a team setting, as well as an individual setting
Work Environment
Remote/Office: Quiet with some ambient noise, climate controlled, fluorescent lighting

Occasional travel to field sites or other plants

Plant/Field: All types of weather conditions (year-round), dirt/dust, noise/vibrations from heavy machinery/vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways