What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preconstruction/Drafting position at Allen Architectural Metals?
General Purpose:
Responsible for creating models and drawings for custom decorative metal fabrications, mechanical connections, and engineered systems including conceptual through Issued for Construction deliverables for fabrication and field installation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design shop drawings in both 2D and 3D models from engineering and architectural documents and drawings.
- Incorporate site data captured via point clouds or site measurements and feedback.
- Demonstrate moderate to advanced drafting skills with the following software: AutoDesk, Inventor, AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
- Perform other project required duties as assigned by Lead Designer.
- Effective communication with Project Managers, Clients, and design teams.
- Proficiency in document management
- Active participation in internal constructability and design reviews.
Qualifications:
- Vocational training or Associates degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3-5 years of experience with CAD and 3D modeling.
- Knowledge of structural steel and/or miscellaneous metals a plus.
- Prior hands-on experience with metal fabrications a plus.
- Prior experience with foundry/pattern work/casting processes a plus.
- Ability to understand and follow detailed instructions.
- Ability to produce neat and accurate work product.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills within all levels in the company.
- Ability to attain and promote good customer relationships (both internal and external).
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Ability to calculate amounts such as percentages, area, circumference, and weight. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability and willingness to work overtime when needed.
- Ability to obtain accurate field dimensions.
- Willingness to travel on occasion.
- Ability to communicate with technical conservators, project managers, and clients
- Assess and interpret project requirements for finishing
- Develop finishing techniques and procedures for current and future projects
- Execute finishing procedures by applying best practices
- Ability to safely execute finishing requirements while maintaining the highest quality in standards.
Qualifications:
- Experience working in construction, art/architecture preservation, metals, carpentry, finishing, painting, or related fields
- A mature team player who works well in a collaborative environment but confident enough to complete tasks unsupervised
- Appreciation and attention to fine-detailed work
- High school diploma, associates or 4-year degree in a craft, design, or related field a plus or 2 years of similar or related job experience
- Motivated to learn new skills and processes
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, physical shop and/or field environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience reading or creating design/construction drawings is a plus
- Experience with color matching and mixing is a plus
- Ability to prioritize and organize your work
- Ability to solve problems and employ time management
- Skill with tools
- Lift at least 30 lbs and be comfortable working on scaffolding
