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Drafter

John W McDougall Co, Inc
Nashville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 11/20/2024 CLOSED ON 1/13/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drafter position at John W McDougall Co, Inc?

Our Architectural Façade Solutions division provides exterior wall panel and other building envelope systems in a variety of product and installation options. We create custom facade systems for all needs in commercial construction. The Drafter/Designer role is a key part of the Engineering Department in the Architectural Division; preparing clear, complete and accurate working plans and shop drawings.

Responsibilities:

  • Interpret scope of work based on:
    • Architectural drawings
    • Estimating information
    • Specification sheets
  • Responsible for preparation of correlating shop drawings
  • Design and draft technical details and typical attachment methods
  • Effectively communicate with project managers, design consultants and sub-contractors, to produce and alter drawings
  • Reviewing and checking drawings for errors
  • Send and/or print CAD drawings in various formats
  • Draft panel layouts based on preliminary field conditions from hand dimensions or 3D scan
  • Produce panel fabrication sketches for CNC coding
  • Create install/As-Built sets of drawings for panel installation
  • Enter, record, and file information in electronic form
  • Communicate effectively with both production and processing divisions
  • Actively assist with R&D on new systems as well as further development of existing systems

Basic Qualifications:

  • Proficiency with AutoCAD 2D, 3D experience a plus
  • Experience with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
  • Experience verifying field measurements
  • Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality
  • Team oriented and collaborative
  • Time management and multitasking skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Effectively work independently while maintaining deadlines
  • Capable of adjusting to rapidly changing tasks
  • Hard worker with an eye for detail

Experience:

  • High School Diploma – Required
  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree – Preferred
  • Minimum 1 - 3 years previous drafting experience - Required

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive Pay corresponding with experience
  • Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
  • Company Sponsored Life and Long Term Disability
  • Voluntary Short Term and Life Policies offered
  • 401k with company match up to 4%
  • PTO
  • Company sponsored Employee Assistance Program

Drug-Free Workplace:

We provide and require a drug-free workplace. All new hires will be subject to a pre-employment drug screening as well as randomly selected drug screenings for the duration of employment with our company.

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