Drafting Assistant
About The Position
At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long-term means that team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way. About Us: Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our location’s specialized experience includes design for food processing facilities, wood product processing, mining and mineral process design. We have a multidisciplinary team of mechanical and structural engineers, drafters, and designers. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day. Job Summary: Our Drafting Assistant role is an entry level position with no experience necessary. We offer in-house training, including the ability to earn a Drafting Apprentice certificate. Our team works in a fast-paced, multi-disciplined team environment. This role is to support the development of design and construction documents for our industrial clients. This role is designed as a full-time position for the right candidate who is willing to take on challenges with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. In this role, you will Use various software platforms to assist in the production of design and construction documents for mechanical and structural engineering projects. Complete 3D modeling of mechanical and structural system or components for coordinating models, analysis and design drawings Work on a variety of projects, with a diverse group of team members
Requirements
- You have a high school diploma
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced office environment
- Good communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance and prioritize work
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work in a professional environment.
- Ability to complete a computer proficiency test
Nice To Haves
- You have any experience in Computer-Aided Drafting or Engineering Technology (preferred but not required)
- You have experience or interest in construction, mechanics, plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC (preferred but not required)
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and MS Office (preferred but not required)
Responsibilities
- Use various software platforms to assist in the production of design and construction documents for mechanical and structural engineering projects.
- Complete 3D modeling of mechanical and structural system or components for coordinating models, analysis and design drawings
- Work on a variety of projects, with a diverse group of team members
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
