Process & Mechanical Drafter

At Re:

Build, our mission is to ensure the next generation of important products are made, at scale, in America. We are laying the foundation for a better future for our customers, employees, and communities by revitalizing America's manufacturing base and creating meaningful jobs across the country, including in historically deindustrialized regions.

We operate an advanced, end-to-end manufacturing platform that partners with industrial companies and innovators to take products from first concept to full-scale production in critical verticals including aerospace and defense, electrification, medical, energy and environment, and robotics and automation.

The way we operate is as important as the work we do. It's guided by The Re:

Build Way, 16 principles that shape how we collaborate with each other, partner with our customers and vendors, and contribute to the communities where we operate. (link to The Re:Build Way principles )

At Re:

Build Optimation, we specialize in delivering custom-engineered process equipment and automated systems to clients across the globe. With nearly 40 years of experience in complex chemical process systems, we have built a reputation for precision, reliability, and innovation. Our multidisciplinary team of 70+ engineers, designers, and programmers, combined with 150,000 square feet of fabrication space and over 70 skilled tradespeople, allows us to provide full turnkey solutions-from initial concept through fabrication, installation, and commissioning.

As part of Re:

Build Manufacturing, we leverage the strength of a national industrial powerhouse while maintaining the agility and personalized service of a niche firm. We serve industries ranging from traditional and green energy to chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, glass, and advanced manufacturing, offering tailored solutions that optimize efficiency and performance.

At Re:

Build Optimation, we believe in a collaborative approach, working closely with our clients to develop solutions that align with their unique operational goals. Our deep industry expertise and end-to-end capabilities make us the ideal partner for companies seeking cutting-edge automation, process control, and engineered systems.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Process & Mechanical Drafter to support the design and development of industrial process systems. In this role, you'll work closely with Senior Designers and Engineers to transform 3D models and engineering concepts into accurate, fabrication-ready drawings for skid-based systems, containerized equipment, new facilities, and retrofits.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on mechanical or process piping drafting experience, strong CAD skills, and a solid understanding of manufacturing drawings and dimensioning standards. You'll thrive if you enjoy solving technical challenges, collaborating with engineering and fabrication teams, and continuously improving your skills while contributing to projects from design through production.

This is an on-site opportunity in Rochester and/or Rush, NY , with occasional travel to customer and supplier locations.

• Develop detailed 2D manufacturing and assembly drawings from 3D models, applying drafting standards, GD&T, and dimensioning best practices.
• Support Senior Designers with 3D modeling, mechanical detailing, process piping, and equipment layouts.
• Create and maintain accurate bills of materials (BOMs), engineering change notices (ECNs), and technical drawing packages.
• Collaborate with mechanical, structural, electrical, and controls engineering teams to ensure designs meet project requirements.
• Partner with fabrication and field teams to resolve drawing questions, improve manufacturability, and document as-built conditions.
• Contribute to project proposals, estimates, technical reviews, and design deliverables.
• Improve drafting standards, design workflows, and tools to increase efficiency, consistency, and quality.
• Apply safety considerations throughout the design process and support safe practices during fabrication and site activities.

• 2-5 years of mechanical or process piping drafting experience, ideally supporting industrial equipment, skid-based, or containerized systems.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as Solid Works, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Plant 3D, or AutoCAD 3D, along with 2D drafting tools.
• Strong understanding of technical drawings, views, sections, GD&T,…