Industrial Construction Drafter

Location: Itasca, Texas | Position Type: Full-Time | Work Environment: Primarily onsite with periodic field visits and travel

About the role

Our client is seeking an experienced Industrial Construction Drafter to join a well-established organization supporting industrial construction and fabrication projects in the Itasca, Texas area on a direct hire basis. This is a hands-on drafting opportunity for someone who enjoys seeing a project move from field measurements and initial concepts through detailed drawings, fabrication, and installation. The Industrial Construction Drafter will create and revise technical drawings and 3D models while collaborating closely with project management, engineering, fabrication, and field teams. The ideal candidate brings experience in an industrial, mechanical, fabrication, manufacturing, or construction environment and is comfortable splitting time between office-based drafting responsibilities and occasional work at project sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 2D drawings and 3D models for industrial construction and fabrication projects.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor to create, modify, and maintain technical drawings and models.
• Produce fabrication and installation drawings using field measurements, existing models, sketches, and project specifications.
• Visit project locations to obtain field measurements and document existing conditions.
• Translate field measurements and project information into accurate drawings and 3D models.
• Prepare drawings related to structural steel, equipment supports, foundations, concrete, anchor bolts, embeds, and industrial equipment installations.
• Review drawings for dimensions, accuracy, completeness, and constructability before release.
• Revise drawings and models as project requirements or field conditions change.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, fabrication personnel, and field teams to ensure drawings accurately reflect project requirements.
• Prepare and maintain as-built drawings and other project documentation.
• Assist with preliminary drafting and design activities for industrial construction and fabrication projects.
• Maintain organized drawing files, models, revisions, and technical