Drafter I

Fabcon • Grandville, MI

3d

About The Position

A Drafter I produces precast product elevations, including design sets for engineers, approval sets for customers, and final sets for field use. The role also prepares production drawings, steel drawings, and miscellaneous drawings for plant and vendor use. For low-complexity projects, the Drafter I performs drafting tasks with minimal assistance.

Requirements

• A two-year technical college degree related to the construction industry and specifically to drafting, or equivalent.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, customer sketches, and specifications.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or an equivalent application.
• Ability to correspond well with others and adapt when tasks change midstream.
• Some discretion and independent judgment may be required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to work more than 40 hours in a work week when required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of precast wall construction.

Responsibilities

• Use a computer-aided drafting system (CAD) to lay out precast units in accordance with plans, specifications, addenda, and bid packages.
• Recommend efficient and cost-saving panel layouts to relevant parties.
• Communicate with external contacts, including architects, engineers, general contractors, steel vendors, and outsourcing companies, as well as internal contacts as needed.
• Document changes or concerns and forward them to the job team.
• Perform other related tasks to help achieve the drafting group's goals.
• Contribute ideas to streamline processes.
• Help create and improve standards.

What This Job Offers

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