Senior Drafter
About The Position
Chief Buildings is currently seeking a Senior Drafter. The Senior Drafter prepares documents and drawings for plant fabrication and builder erection of materials, based on the order documents, design package, and drafting procedures. They ensure drafting that is provided is accurate, complete, and includes all appropriate drawings and documentation. The complexity of orders will consist mainly of moderate to high levels, with special assignments based on the drafter’s abilities. The Senior Drafter mentors other drafters and employees in explaining application and compliance of Chief’s practices. This person is responsible for assisting other drafters by answering questions, giving direction, and providing feedback upon review of their documents for compliance with Chief’s procedures .
Requirements
- High School Diploma, or GED, required.
- Post high school course work in trigonometry .
- Advanced math with knowledge of basic drafting functions and equipment
- Eight to twelve years metal building experience .
Responsibilities
- Maintain computer literacy in AutoCAD, MBS, IFS and other tools/systems available.
- Maintain complete familiarity with Chief’s products and procedures.
- Prepare erection drawings with accurate part identification, quantities, and complete sections and details for proper installation of materials.
- Prepare legible and easy to comprehend fabrication documents.
- Keep good established communication with all project management, engineering, and drafting department personnel during correlation of drafting aspects as a building order proceeds through the drafting department.
- Develop/maintain a high productivity rate with low errors and ensure that all projects are completed on or before the scheduled due date.
- Provide feedback upon reviewing/checking drafting documentation prepared by Drafting Apprentice or Drafter I for improving knowledge, performance, and quality.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on multiple drafting processes and product applications .
Benefits
- Paid vacation/time off
- 401(k) retirement plan plus company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Financial wellness coaching
- Employee assistance program
- Paid holidays (8)
- Employee discounts
- Education assistance
- And much more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
