Design/Build General Contractor of Agricultural Facilities is seeking a full-time Drafter / Designer with AutoCAD experience. 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

o    Prepares project design layout, part and assembly drawings using AutoCAD

o    Makes revisions and corrections to existing drawings when requested and as needed

o    Review and redline vendor drawings for approval

o    Request vendor pricing

·         Performs all job duties that may be requested

o    Participates in continuous improvement efforts

o    Communicates with other departments as required for project work

o    Good communication skills including correct grammar

o    Strong organizational skills and is able to work periodically with minimal supervision

o    Following all organizational and area/departmental procedures, safety policies and directives as outlined

·         Understand / Learn OSHA codes and laws

•          Create field installation drawings for millwrights and craftsman; i.e., platforms, transitions, spouting, mechanical components, etc.
•          Detail Fabrication drawings for manufacturing
•          Participation in construction planning and progress meetings as needed
•          Develop equipment lists
•          Filing and printing project drawings/documents according to project needs
•          Ability to interpret blue prints
•          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.