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Draftsman

Job in Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, 42001, USA
Listing for: Mesabi Metallics Company LLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-15
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Engineering Design & Technologists, Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 75000 USD Yearly USD 55000.00 75000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Draftsman to support engineering, project execution, plant expansion, and operational improvement initiatives within our DRI and Integrated Steel Plant. The role is responsible for preparing, updating, and maintaining accurate engineering drawings and technical documentation for industrial plant facilities, equipment, and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess strong drafting expertise, experience in heavy industrial environments, and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, project, operations, and maintenance teams.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring design accuracy, compliance with engineering standards, and successful execution of greenfield, brownfield, modernization, and plant expansion projects.

Job Responsibilities Engineering Drawing Preparation & Drafting
  • Prepare, modify, and maintain engineering drawings in accordance with project requirements and company standards.
  • Develop and update General Arrangement (GA) drawings, shop drawings, and as-built drawings.
  • Create layouts for building, plant equipment, and material handling systems.
  • Produce accurate technical drawings based on engineering calculations, design inputs, and project specifications.
  • Prepare plant layout drawings, equipment arrangement plans, conveyor layouts, ducting layouts, and utility routing drawings.
  • Assist engineering teams in visualizing and optimizing plant design modifications and expansions.
Function specific requirements
  • Mechanical – as mentioned above
  • Civil
    • Prepare site layout plans, grading plans, and earthwork drawings.
    • Develop foundation layouts, road layouts, drainage plans, and utility drawings.
    • Produce excavation and contour drawings based on survey data.
    • Prepare drawings for buildings, retaining walls, pavements, and underground utilities.
    • Incorporate design revisions and maintain drawing revision records.
    • Coordinate with civil engineers, surveyors
    • Ensure drawings comply with applicable codes, project standards, and client requirements.
    • Prepare as-built drawings upon project completion
  • Structural
    • Prepare General Arrangement (GA) and fabrication drawings for steel and concrete structures.
    • Develop drawings for columns, beams, trusses, platforms, stairways, and pipe racks.
    • Generate material take-offs and steel detailing schedules where required.
    • Coordinate with civil, mechanical, and piping disciplines to avoid clashes.
    • Update drawings based on engineering comments and site changes.
    • Ensure drawings conform to project specifications and structural design requirements
  • Piping
    • Prepare piping General Arrangement (GA) drawings
    • Develop piping layouts based on P&IDs and equipment arrangements
    • Produce pipe support drawings and support location plans
    • Generate spool drawings and piping material take-offs (MTOs)
    • Coordinate routing with structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines to minimize clashes.
    • Incorporate design modifications and maintain drawing revision control.
    • Ensure compliance with piping standards, specifications, and project drafting practices.
    • Assist in preparing as-built piping drawings reflecting site modifications
Project Coordination & Execution
  • Coordinate with engineering, project management, operations, maintenance, and construction teams to ensure drawing accuracy and timely delivery.
  • Incorporate design revisions, site feedback, and engineering changes into project documentation.
  • Provide drafting support during project execution, equipment installation, commissioning, and plant modification activities.
  • Participate in site visits and field verification activities as required.
Documentation & Revision Control
  • Maintain drawing registers, revision histories, and document control records.li>
  • Ensure all engineering drawings are properly archived and updated in accordance with document management procedures.
  • Support drawing standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.
Compliance & Quality Assurance
  • Ensure all drawings comply with applicable engineering standards, industrial codes, project specifications, and company procedures.
  • Adhere to plant safety requirements and industry best practices while preparing and…
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