A. General Summary of the Position
Prepare detailed drawings architectural designs and plans for agricultural facilities, buildings and structures, as well as working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices. The project drafter provides design efforts from inception through production both in new product design and in existing product redesign.
B. Essential Functions
1. Review job scope of work to obtain understanding of what will be involved in each job. Work closely with the owner, project coordinators and estimators to prioritize your duties. Communicate daily regarding your progress.
2. Operate computer-aided drafting (CAD) equipment to produce designs, blueprints, charts, forms, records and proposals for new construction or repair/remodel projects according to customer needs.
3. Be prepared to visit job site and shoot elevations and take measurements. Occasionally lifting 80 lbs. and climbing elevator legs safely is required, as well as working in confined space.
4. Coordinate structural, electrical and mechanical designs and determine a method of presentation to graphically represent agricultural structures, facilities and material handling systems plans.
5. Prepare a complete set of rough and detailed scale plans based on preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets and other data. Complete installation drawings for subcontractors and crews, and customer contract drawings for project managers to use, i.e. parts, assemblies, bills of materials and work orders.
6. Confer with manufacturing managers, project managers and other personnel to define and solve production/design problems, issues and improvements.
7. Refine and complete designs after design review meetings.
8. Attend all crew meetings and management meetings.
9. Assist in loading or staging parts and equipment a needed and as time permits.
10. Assist the Manufacturing draftsperson when you can.
11. Create a video presentation for the annual Holiday Party to highlight projects of each company and employee involvement.
C. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Excellent working knowledge of computer software including AutoCAD, AutoDesk 3D Studio Max Design, SolidWorks, Excel and Word.
2. Excellent working knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models. Detail oriented.
3. Excellent communication skills - reading/writing/verbal English; the ability to explain to others how devices, parts, equipment or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained or used.
4. Competent math skills, specifically geometry and unit conversion.
5. Good decision-making skills that take into consideration relative costs and benefits to answer questions, address complaints and resolve problems.
6. Ability to actively listen, taking time to understand and ask questions.
7. Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to accomplish specific goals. Be self-motivated and manage time wisely.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.
D. Education, Training and Experience
1. Minimum of Associate of Applied Science in Architectural Drafting or related degree.
2. At least two year's work-related experience, a background in civil drafting/engineering and/or experience with material handling systems.
3. Certification in AutoCAD, Autodesk or SolidWorks preferred.
E. Work Context
1. Regularly spend time in an office environment, sitting at computer. Occasionally travel to visit job sites to compile measurements as necessary, sometimes out of state as well.
2. Requires regular contact with supervisor, project coordinators, co-workers and occasionally the owners and administration via face-to-face, telephone, e-mail, text, etc.
3. Important to maintain a high degree of accuracy and exceptional attention to detail.
4. Requires independence and dependability to make sure projects get done, as well as cooperation with others inside and outside the department.
5. Requires good stress tolerance; accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
6. If visiting the job site, wear common personal protective and safety equipment as required by the job such as safety harness, hard hats, steel-toed shoes, glasses, gloves and hearing protection.
F. Special Requirements
1. Valid driver's license required.
2. Must pass General Physical and Drug Screen.
3. Must be 18 year's old or older.