Product Application Specialist (Drafter) - Pella, IA

Pella Windows & Doors•Pella, IA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Develops Pella product installation shop drawings/designs, preliminary installation drawings, take-off/Estimating & Quoting and/or custom product design drawings to support customer needs under the supervision of a Sr. Product Application technician and/or Product Application Engineer. Will review drawings and/or quote to ensure accuracy.

Requirements

Architectural Technologies, drafting or computer graphics Associates (A.A.) degree from an accredited 2-year college or technical training institute or equivalent experience.
Two years of AutoCAD experience required.
One year experience in construction related field.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point, and AutoCAD.

Nice To Haves

Full understanding of CAD software/hardware functions, organization of CAD files.
Training in construction practices or equivalent experience.
Four additional years in an architectural office will be acceptable substitute for a degree from a training institute.

Responsibilities

Develops Pella product installation shop drawings/designs for specific large/complex projects to support customer needs under the supervision of a Sr. Product Application Technician and/or Product Application Engineer.
Communicates any outstanding issues or deviations in writing to sales branch or National Accounts representative as required.
Reviews drawings to ensure accuracy.
Develops custom product window and door elevations to meet customer needs and within the custom product manufacturing constraints.
Must be creative in solutions that meet all project criteria including product performance and manufacturing limitations.
Coordinates with Custom Solutions team as needed to keep workflow moving through the Pella Approval Process.
Develops Pella preliminary installation design drawings for specific large/complex projects to support customer needs under the supervision of a Sr. Product Application technician and/or Product Application Engineer.
Reviews plans and specifications and accurately determining window and door quantities and attributes.
Analyzes architectural plans and specifications to determine the appropriate installation method and accessories with assistance from Sr. Product Application Technician and/or Product Application Engineer.
Supports National Accounts and PDSN order entry with dimensional calculations for special size/shape products.
Maintains required documentation of all projects and drawings generated.
Ensures that proper back-up procedures are carried out to reduce potential lost data.
Organizes and maintains all drawing files generated.
Ensures that all drawings meet the architectural graphics standards as well as graphics standards established for Pella Corporation.
Monitors quality, accuracy and consistency of drawings, details and graphics.
Checks drawings, details and graphics developed by other drafters, ensuring accuracy and maintaining the highest level of quality.
Assists in ensuring that the most efficient methods are being used to create details and drawings.
Assists in development of standards that will ensure drawing quality and accuracy.
Ensures that scheduled completion dates and productivity goals are met.