Developmental Drafter

About the role

The primary role is to develop and manage a system that produces modern modular single and multi-family home or light commercial designs to a high level of factory completion and provide efficient methods of plant production procedures that support the Company goals and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Uses computer assisted design (AutoCAD) and Chief Architect to develop, create, draw and modify complete and accurate designs from rough or detailed sketches or notes to achieve desired effect of new floor plans.
• Confers with builders, investors, architects and engineers regarding approval or desired changes to design.
• Develops and manages new and existing floor plan series along with standard structural options.
• Analyzes and develops custom build-able floor plans from sales driven concepts.
• Communicates issues and ideas directly with Dynamic Homes’ builders, investors, architects and engineers.
• Assists production and quote drafting department with the development of drawings including electrical, plumbing and any necessary take offs needed to accurately build the project.
• Assists drafting manager in developing and producing all drawings necessary for approval of multifamily and commercial projects.
• Communicates directly with architects, engineers, developers, state and county officials in the development of production plans for any light commercial and/or multi-family projects that the company may deem fit.
• R&D of Chief Architect to implement in production drawings.
• Submits all plans and specifications to the State of Minnesota and other State entities for approval of projects.
• Maintains a favorable working relationship with all employees to promote a cooperative and harmonious working environment.
• Maintains good housekeeping practices which facilitate efficient operation as well as employee safety and morale.
• Performs all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations.
• Conforms with safety rules and uses all appropriate safety equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The performance of this position requires occasional exposure to the manufacturing areas where the use of safety glasses is required, and the use of hearing protection may be required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Requirements

• Education: associate degree (A.A.) in CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 3 to 5 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous home construction experience helpful.
• Preferred residential and commercial experience.

Skills

• Leadership
• Teamwork Orientation
• Technical Capacity
• Communication Proficiency
• Initiative
• Decision Making
• Customer/Client Focus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Basic life insurance at no cost to the employee