Mechanical Drafter

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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:

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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.

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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.

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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 looking for an early-career Mechanical Drafter who enjoys turning engineering concepts and designer markups into accurate, fabrication-ready drawings. You have a solid foundation in mechanical drafting, are comfortable in AutoCAD and Solid Works, and take pride in clean, consistent drawing packages.

Whether you are a recent graduate of a drafting or technical program or have built your CAD skills on the job, you are detail-oriented, curious and eager to learn from experienced designers and engineers. You understand that the drawings you produce are what our fabricators build from.

This is an opportunity to work on custom equipment, skid-mounted and modular systems, and industrial process equipment, and to grow toward a mechanical or piping designer role.

This position is based onsite in Rochester and/or Rush, NY, with occasional travel to customer and supplier locations.

• Create detailed 2D drawings, 3D models, and assembly documentation using CAD software.
• Support the design of mechanical components, custom equipment, piping layouts, and industrial systems.
• Work alongside experienced designers and engineers to turn technical concepts into accurate, fabrication-ready drawings.
• Develop and update bills of materials (BOMs), drawing packages, and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and fabrication teams to ensure designs meet project requirements.
• Assist with design changes, drawing revisions, and troubleshooting during…