Drafter

*This is a West Allis, WI onsite job based opportunity. Hybrid schedule available after being fully trained*

Summary

Reporting to the Drafting Supervisor, the Drafter produces 2D and 3D project drawings using AutoCAD and Tekla software. This is an entry level drafting position that provides assistance to all design staff as well as to the Project Management team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Creates installation drawings sets for end users
• Revises drawings per engineering specifications
• Reads and interprets building drawings
• Works collaboratively with Project Engineers and other departments
• Reviews and compares 2D drawings and 3D models for accuracy

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma is required
• Associates degree in related field preferred. Bachelor’s degree a plus
• 1-3 years of experience in a drafting position a plus

Technical skills

• Proficiency working with AutoCAD 2016 or higher
• Familiarity with Tekla or other 3D CAD systems preferred
• Understanding of engineering processes, familiarity with engineering information and data sources preferred
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) required
• Clear understanding of bills of material, drawings, design data, and design standards is necessary
• Ability to read and interpret complex specifications is required

General skills

• Planning and time management skills: must be able to manage multiple priorities and complex tasks, often conflicting in nature, to reach commitment dates
• Detail orientated
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Ability to work in a Digital environment
• Ability to ask questions

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret technical documents, write routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.

 Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

 Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach above shoulders; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment.

The 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. 

This is an office-based position.