Technical Drafter
Wilkes-Barre
Technical Drafter
Full Time • Wilkes-Barre
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Company parties
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Job Summary:
The Drafting Engineer will prepare engineering drawings for architectural millwork projects using AutoCAD, and/or SolidWorks. This role will rely on, develop and leverage experience around practical mechanical understanding, including how parts are fabricated, installed, adjusted, fastened and fit together with a focus on the wood / millwork industry.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Have a general, practical understanding of how parts are fabricated, installed, adjusted, fastened and fit together – all with a central focus on the wood / millwork industry
- Uses computer-aided drafting (CAD) software to create full-scale and detailed designs of buildings and interiors from an architect’s rough drawings.
- Draws plans for foundations, buildings, and structures based on instructions provided by engineers and architects.
- Coordinates with Project Managers to review types of materials needed and calculates the quantity to be ordered.
- Prepares routine detail engineering drawings, in either 2D or 3D from given data such as previous drawings, layouts, detailed sketches, and standard references.
- Perform quality checks and reviews of drawings created by others.
- Prepare as-built drawings and plans to support new capital work.
- Assist in design utilizing standards to update existing plan and profile drawings.
- Produce engineering drawings for dimensional accuracy, fit (including tolerance build up), and conformity to drafting and design standards and specifications.
- Revises CAD and/or hand drawn "board" drawings, working from instructions, marked prints, sketches, change notices, prepared by others.
- Support LEED project documentation and reporting requests.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent mechanical aptitude, including the ability to read blueprints, shop drawings, sketches, redlines, field measurements, vendor documentation and mechanical drawings
- Knowledge of dimensions, tolerances, clearances, fasteners, materials and fabrication practices
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong knowledge of CAD software and other architectural drafting tools, including conformity to drafting standards
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Education and Experience:
- Associate’s degree, technical certificate or equivalent hands-on experience in drafting required.
- Three years of related experience preferred.
- Experiences in millwork, manufacturing, millwright work, fabrication, machine shops, custom production or mechanical design is ideal.
Compensation: $22.00 - $29.00 per hour
Established in 1983
Since our inception, Four Daughters has been rooted in several guiding principles:
- Careful attention to the client's goals and expectations resulting in mutually rewarding, long lasting relationships.
- Strict standards of accountability ensuring consistently high levels of quality and productivity.
- Continuous acquisition of new technology and state of the art machinery, upholding it’s place at the forefront of the industry.
- Long term investment in the training, education, and professional growth
of our team. - Profound respect for the preservation of the forests and environment.
From our founding in 1983 by two woodworkers, Four Daughters has been deeply rooted in the rich European tradition of our craft. Over the years we have evolved into one of the most prominent architectural woodworking establishments on the East Coast.
Working out of a state-of-the-art production facility, we produce and install woodworking interiors built in a wide variety of materials. Our projects encompass museums, hospitals, universities, hotels, airport terminals, theaters, corporate offices, government institutions, condominiums, and more.
Despite our size, Four Daughters provides unequaled personal attention on every project, concentrating on minute details, yet never losing sight of the big picture.
Working out of a state-of-the-art production facility, we produce and install woodworking interiors built in a wide variety of materials. Our projects encompass museums, hospitals, universities, hotels, airport terminals, theaters, corporate offices, government institutions, condominiums, and more.
Despite our size, Four Daughters provides unequaled personal attention on every project, concentrating on minute details, yet never losing sight of the big picture.
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