Company Summary

Pioneer is a 100% employee-owned company specializing in custom unitized curtain wall. All employees who have met the eligibility criteria own stock in Pioneer through our ESOP retirement plan. That means that all of us directly benefit from our efforts to serve customers, produce quality products, and grow the business profitably. Pioneer is headquartered in Mason, OH with offices in Cleveland, OH, Baltimore, MD, Johnson City, TN and Kokomo, IN. Pioneer’s innovative approach, coupled with cutting-edge design technology has won awards as well as respect in the curtain wall industry.

We have an established culture of rewarding a strong work ethic and providing ongoing training opportunities that promote an environment of creativity and career growth. Pioneer offers a generous benefit package to full time employees that includes medical, dental, voluntary vision, voluntary critical illness and accident, company paid life, short- & long-term disability, EAP, Tuition Reimbursement, and 401K with a 4% match. Pioneer prides itself on helping employees achieve a work-life balance through a flexible work schedule.

Job Summary

Review architectural and structural drawings, interpret project scope documents, and apply basic engineering, math and architectural principles to generate shop and fabrication drawings using AutoCAD software. Assist in the design of building envelopes, fenestration, and other interior and exterior architectural elements including but not limited to unitized curtain walls, entrances, punched windows, coping and interior partitions of basic to moderate complexity. Review and redline drawings as well as revise redlined drawings and support Production Control and Shop personnel during the manufacturing of designed assemblies and components.

Duties & Responsibilities

Drafting

• Reads and interprets project specifications, architectural and structural drawings, bid documents, and other project documentation. Applies information to project assignments.
• Applies basic engineering and architectural principles to different types of structures (e.g., poured concrete, steel, etc.).
• Calculates dimensions using trigonometry and basic math principles (e.g., fractions, decimals etc.) as required.
• Leverages project team and direct supervisor to identify technical issues and provide solutions and/or direction.
• Completes designs of basic to moderate complexity including assemblies and components using CAD software.
• Applies company and industry standards and procedures to assigned work.

Shop and Fabrication Drawings

• Generates and checks shop drawings (embeds, elevations, plans, sections, and details) with some guidance.
• Generates and checks fabrication drawings of assemblies and components.
• Revises redlined drawings.

Software

• Utilizes RMS, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and Revit, as required.

Problem Solving

• Supports Production Control and Shop personnel during manufacturing of designed assemblies and components and research manufacturing-related issues per direct supervisor's instruction.
• Engages project team to identify and resolve technical, design, and drafting issues of basic to moderate complexity.
• Applies previous experience and knowledge to new situations.
• Recognizes skill limitations and consults others where appropriate.

Other

• Seeks opportunities for professional development and learning applicable to current and future roles.
• Mentors less skilled employees.
• Other duties as required.
• Minimal travel required.
• May be required to drive company and/or personal vehicle to conduct company business.

Job Requirements

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Design and Drafting (or related field) and 3 years’ drafting experience OR a minimum of 5 years’ drafting experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting architectural and construction specifications and bid documents.
• Experience reading and interpreting architectural and structural drawings i.e., dimensions, symbols, types of lines, scales and views, including elevations, plans and sections.
• Familiar with elements and symbols contained in blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Familiar with basic engineering and architectural principles related to different types of structures (e.g., poured concrete, steel etc.).
• Experience performing calculations involving basic math and trigonometry.
• Expresses thoughts, ideas, and technical information clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Well-developed drafting and mechanical drawing skills and experience applying drafting standards.
• Works well under the pressure of time constraints and changing expectations.
• Proficient using AutoCAD; Autodesk Inventor and Revit experienced preferred.

Pioneer Cladding and Glazing Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Compliant. We are a drug free workplace.