Drafter - RedGuard

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday of YOUR Choice
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• 401(k) Retirement Plans + Employer Match
• 100% Company-paid Basic Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Teladoc® Services, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• HSA, FSA and Pet Insurance Options
• Safety Boot and Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement Program
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• and more!

What You Can Expect Working In The Drafter Position

The Drafter I position works closely with Project Managers, Manufacturing, Sales and Estimating, Engineering, and Fabrication teams to produce accurate and workable drawing sets of various disciplines. This role utilizes software such as AutoCAD, Inventor, and Revit. The Drafter I is responsible for creating precise two- and three-dimensional models of building projects, including blast-resistant, non-blast resistant, and security-related designs. In addition, the CAD Drafter I assists in reviewing engineering design drawings (including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, gas detection, and fire alarm/sprinkler systems) to identify and resolve potential conflicts or discrepancies within the model for clash detection and general coordination.

The CAD Drafter I communicates design conflicts to engineers and project managers during the review process and will proactively offer solution-oriented recommendations, drawing upon industry knowledge, construction methods, and the company’s established processes and procedures. Modeled disciplines include shop drawings, structural design, and architectural views.

Responsibilities

• Creates various models for assigned projects.
• Collaborates and compiles multiple disciplines related to construction and manufacturing.
• Reviews project models for clashes and overall workability.
• Utilizes knowledge of various machines, engineering principles, and construction practices to generate complete and accurate production, shop, or permit-ready detail drawings.
• Uses AutoCAD, Revit, and Inventor for primary drafting work.
• Gathers field changes from the production/fabrication team and generates as-built drawings in accordance with RedGuard’s Document Control requirements.
• Supports by answering questions or giving direction to complete various project-related tasks.
• Walks the fabrication and production floor to visually verify that fabrication/production methods align with the approved design and coordinates any necessary as-built changes to the project.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
• 1+ years of drafting experience.
• Basic understanding of Autodesk software, including AutoCAD, Revit, and Inventor.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of industry standards and manufacturing/construction methods.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple projects and coordinate with senior-level staff.
• Effective communication skills for reporting and resolving drawing-related issues.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Associate’s degree or other technical program.