Drafter

Required Skills & Experience

Approximately 3–5 years of professional drafting/design experience. Strong AutoCAD experience is required. Professional experience creating detailed 2D drawings. Experience with structural drafting/detailing, particularly structural steel. Experience with piping drafting and layouts. Ability to create detailed drawings from models, engineering sketches, markups, or project requirements. Experience producing manufacturing, fabrication, construction, or installation-level drawing details. Strong understanding of dimensions, details, sections, views, and general drafting practices. Ability to manage multiple projects and drafting assignments. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Good work ethic and willingness to take on different types of assignments. Ability to work fully onsite.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience using Autodesk Inventor for 3D modeling and drawing creation. Strong SolidWorks experience may be considered in place of Inventor experience. Experience working within the steel industry. Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, heavy engineering, fabrication, or similar project environments. Experience working directly with engineers and project leads. Familiarity with fabrication and manufacturing processes.

Job Description

We are seeking a Mechanical Drafter / Designer to join our engineering/design team in a fully onsite capacity. This individual will support project-based design work by creating and modifying detailed 2D drawings, 3D models, fabrication details, structural layouts, and piping drawings.

This position is being added to replace a long-tenured drafter who is retiring. We are looking for someone who can grow into the role, take ownership of assigned drafting work, and support a variety of engineering and design needs.

The ideal candidate will have approximately 3–5 years of drafting/design experience, strong AutoCAD skills, and direct experience working with structural and piping drawings. Experience with Autodesk Inventor is highly preferred, although candidates with strong SolidWorks backgrounds will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Create detailed 2D mechanical, structural, and piping drawings using AutoCAD. Develop and modify 3D models and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor. Produce detailed drawings from engineering concepts, models, sketches, and project requirements. Create fabrication and installation drawings with appropriate dimensions, details, sections, and views. Develop and update structural steel drawings, including layouts, components, supports, and related details. Create and revise piping drawings and layouts for industrial projects. Translate 3D models and engineering designs into accurate, usable 2D drawings for fabrication and construction. Revise existing drawings based on engineering changes, field conditions, project updates, or redlines. Work closely with project leads, engineers, and other drafters to complete assigned project work. Manage multiple drafting assignments and priorities simultaneously. Ensure drawings are accurate, organized, properly dimensioned, and consistent with project requirements. Support a variety of drafting and design needs rather than focusing on one narrow area. Take ownership of assigned work and communicate with the project lead when additional information or clarification is needed.