Drafter

ARCADIA INC.•Tucson, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Drafter prepares shop drawings for approval and construction, as well as fabrication drawings for manufacturing. The role prepares technical drawings for construction plans across various industries, translating architect and engineer designs, sketches, and specifications into drawings for homes, commercial buildings, and other structures. The position is based onsite in Tucson, Arizona, five days per week, and has national responsibility with an emphasis on the state. It is part of the Tucson, AZ (Arcadia Custom Engineer) department and reports to Office/Engineering.

Requirements

Three years of architectural drafting experience.
Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
Attention to detail, ability to prioritize, and ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to provide instructions in writing and orally.
AutoCAD skills.
Basic computer skills, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Proficiency in PC skills, including Microsoft Office.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Ability to bend and lift up to 36 pounds.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Responsibilities

Prepare shop drawings for approval and construction and fabrication drawings for manufacturing.
Prepare technical drawings for construction plans based on architect and engineer designs, sketches, and specifications.
Work with architects to ensure construction projects conform to design specifications.
Analyze building specifications, codes, and space to create architectural designs.
Visit construction sites to collect measurements and dimensions as needed.
Prepare detailed architectural drawings for commercial construction projects.
Create architectural drawings based on building specifications, calculations, and sketches.
Create visual guidelines for construction purposes.
Draft technical details.
Specify dimensions, materials, and procedures.
Use Computer Aided Design and Drafting systems to prepare drawings.
Create and store drawings electronically.
Prepare variations of designs.
Explain concepts to construction workers.
Prepare drawings showing the details and methods of assembly of machinery and mechanical devices.