Drafter I

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The Drafter I is responsible for coordinating the collection of data
such as verbal instructions, sketches, and drawings, or engineering
specifications and incorporating this information into working plans,
layouts and detailed drawings. The Drafter I will also be responsible
for following current company procedures and standards to ensure
drawings are completed with quality and consistency. Duties and
Responsibilities: Work from notes, verbal instructions, sketches, and
drawings, or engineering specifications; consolidates the information to
be used to prepare working plans, layouts, and detailed drawings.
Reviews the design and helps resolve the details not completely defined.
Determines the best combination of all the preliminary information and
contributing data to develop the final design. Develops specifications,
designs or drawings using engineering principles, established company
standards, procedures, and instructions. Follows best practices,
policies, and procedures in the design, layout, and documentation of all
company products. Specific tasks may include making models, drawings and
assemblies and Bill of Materials using the CAD system and other computer
tools. Follows all company CAD best practices for model creation,
drawing creation, file management and revision control to complete
projects with minimal errors. Verifies completed work; checks
dimensions, Bills of Materials, materials to be used, quantities,
processing information, and adherence to best practices. Makes
reasonable and sound decisions to meet budgets (both labor and cost) and
deadlines. Provides scheduling, costing and technical information
concerning the designs supported as well as status updates and
information to internal departments and external vendors affected by
design development. Resolves mechanical and fabrication problems with
designed or purchased parts used in a design. Assures that any changes
are documented and prepared in accordance with engineering change
procedures in a timely manner. Provides regular feedback and updates to
project team members and immediate supervisor about the status of
drafting tasks. Actively assists in the development of drafting
automation tools. May perform other duties as assigned. POSITION
REQUIREMENTS Skills and Specifications: Strong verbal and written
communication skills; with the ability to effectively communicate
complex technical information. Demonstrated proficiency with MS Word,
Excel, and G Suite. Proficient in AutoCAD 2018 and/or Autodesk Inventor
2018 or later. Solid problem-solving skills. Able to manage multitask
work in a fast-paced environment. Able to establish and maintain healthy
working relationships with people in the course of work. Able to
complete standard projects with technical assistance. Has a general
understanding of bolted tanks and/or aluminum geodesic domes. Education
and Qualifications: Associates Degree or Technical Certification
preferred. 1-2 years of relevant drafting experience required Physical
Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle,
or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb
stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or
smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and
the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: While performing the
duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions
prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is
usually moderate.