What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior CAD Technician position at Sprinturf?
Key Responsibilities
Prepare Project Shop Drawing Packages
- Develop complete shop drawing packages for each project based on architectural, engineering, or contractor-provided plans
- Produce drawings for design-build projects without formal plans
- Incorporate project-specific details into drawing sets
Use Industry-Relevant Tools & Software
- Produce drawings primarily using AutoCAD
- Create graphics using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Perform takeoffs, calculations, and data entry using Microsoft Excel
- Review and interpret plans, markups, and details.
- Maintain and follow Sprinturf's CAD standards, templates, page setups, blocks, and sports regulations
Cross-Team Communication & Support
- Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Project Assistants, Estimators, and Pre-Construction staff
- Occasionally communicate with Sales Representatives and installation crews for clarification of field-specific needs
- Coordinate design intent reviews and confirm accuracy of measurements, details, and site conditions
Additional Drafting & Production Tasks
- Perform quantity takeoffs for turf, infill, and accessory materials
- Assist in updating and maintaining CAD libraries, blocks, templates, and detail sheets
- Prepare or adjust graphics for proposals or presentations as needed
- Export and format files for manufacturing, installation, and internal review
- Maintain organized drawing files and revision histories
Qualifications
Required
- Basic experience with AutoCAD (coursework, training program, or self-taught acceptable)
- Experience using design or digital tools (Illustrator, Photoshop, or similar)
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, civil, or site plans
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured workflows
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
- Good organizational and time-management skills
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
Preferred (Not Required)
- Familiarity with sports-field layouts or sport governing-body regulations
- Experience preparing or reviewing construction plans or technical drawings
- Background in drafting, engineering technology, graphic design, or related fields
What Makes This Role Unique at Sprinturf
- High mix of design and production drafting
- Fast turnaround and high project volume
- Standardized but detailed field layout workflow
- Direct impact on both manufacturing and installation outcomes
- Opportunities to grow into advanced CAD, project coordination, or design roles
- Exposure to both construction documentation and creative field graphics
Education
Preferred
- Bachelors or better in Construction Engineering or related field
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