Drafter II - RedGuard

What You Can Expect Working in the Drafter II Position

The Drafter II 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 II 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 Drafter II 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 Drafter II 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.

• Creates various models for assigned projects.
• Coordinates 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.
• Performs primary drafting work in AutoCAD, Revit, and Inventor.
• Gathers field changes from the production/fabrication team and generates as-built drawings in accordance with Red Guard’s Document Control requirements.
• Provides support 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 coordinate any necessary as-built changes to the project.

• 3+ years of drafting experience.
• Proficient in Autodesk software, including AutoCAD, Revit, and Inventor.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of industry standards and manufacturing/construction methods.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication skills for reporting and resolving drawing-related issues.

• Associate’s degree or other technical program certificate.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
• None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work.)

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