Drafting Technician - MDS Staffing

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.