CAD Drafter

Preferred Technologies • Houston, TX

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

The CAD Drafter at Pref-Tech will be responsible for preparing shop and as-built drawing packages for electronic security and surveillance projects that include floorplan device layouts, wall-field elevations, and detail diagrams (i.e., access-controlled doors, surveillance cameras, electronics enclosures, and cabinet enclosures), as well as wiring termination diagrams. Work requires use of conventional drafting techniques and a working knowledge of the terms and procedures of a security integration company.

Requirements

• Associate degree with drafting as primary objective with certificate of completion.
• At least 2 years of AutoCAD experience.
• Fluency with Microsoft Office 365 software tools.
• Willingness to take on new challenges and build on current skills.
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking
• Capacity to work independently
• Ability to work efficiently without compromising quality or
• Must be detail-oriented and possess exceptional time-management skills.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, successfully pass an MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) check, and maintain a clean driving record as a condition of continued use of a company vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the following industries is preferred: electronic security, construction, or building automation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise detail and design drawings for electronic security and surveillance projects under the direction of other CAD Designer, Project Managers and Sales/Estimation team. (Drawings typically include installation details of electronic equipment, wiring interconnect diagrams, device locations, and layout of equipment enclosures)
• Prepare drawings for submittal to our Project teams and customers that include printing, plotting, and binding as needed.
• Work from architectural specification drawings created by engineers and architects, as well as rough drawings and mark-ups from Project teams.
• Design plans using AutoCAD computer-aided design and drafting (CAD) software.
• Coordinate with manufacturers to acquire device templates and to create device detail drawing templates.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Inclusion in Operational Incentive Program, which shares excess profits as bonuses
• 401K Safe Harbor Plan with matching dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of annual gross salary (Traditional and Roth options available)
• Health, dental, vision and other elective insurances

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree