Designer Drafter ( Precast-Concrete)

Summary of Primary Functions

• Prepare shop tickets for various precast structures using computer-assisted drafting software.
• Support the design team on a variety of projects and the day-to-day functions as it relates to design and fabrication.
• Prepare erection drawings for basic structures under the supervision of the Chief Designer or Design Engineer.
• Read and plot erection details and drawings.
• Confer with Project Lead about the shop card detailing priorities and review erection drawings and details.
• Create shop cards by utilizing a computer-aided drafting or modeling programs, such as AutoCAD, and ensure drawings conform to standard detailing practices.
• Ensure that the carpentry shop, steel shop, and plant production have a clear and accurate representation of the concrete piece that is being produced.
• Complete a Bill of Materials from callouts on shop cards.
• Create shop cards for personnel and Project Designer checking.
• Check shop cards against erection drawings & details for accuracy and revise as necessary.
• Present checked shop cards to Project Lead for their check.
• Scrub red-lines from Project Lead check prints.
• Present scrubbed shop cards to Project Lead for their verification of correctness.
• Detail Steel Cards from sketches or markups provided by Project Designers or Design Engineers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education And/Or Experience

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• At least three months of related experience and/or training and at least one course of instruction in computer aided drafting (i.e. AutoCAD) is required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of AutoCAD software with a focus in precast structures and/or commercial/residential construction is preferred.

Benefits

• Low cost employee health plan
• Dental
• Vision
• STD/LTD
• Basic life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Whole life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospitalization insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• 401(k) plan with company match & profit sharing