Drafter

FTV Proclad International Ltd; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Glenrothes is seeking a Drafter to create detailed technical drawings and support engineering projects. The role involves collaborating with engineers and interpreting customer specifications. Ideal candidates should have strong skills in AutoCAD and Pro Engineer, along with a solid understanding of material grades. This full-time position includes a competitive salary and benefits such as 33 days holiday and a 5% pension contribution.

Benefits

33 days holiday

5% employer pension contribution

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in AutoCAD and Pro Engineer.
• Good knowledge of material grades including Plates, Pipes, Forgings, Flanges, Fittings.
• Ability to prepare BOQ from specifications.

Responsibilities

• Transform ideas into detailed technical drawings.
• Prepare technical drawings and queries.
• Engage with clients on technical drawing queries.

Skills

AutoCAD

Technical drawing interpretation

Understanding of material grades

NDT requirements knowledge

Software Knowledge (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Tools

Pro Engineer

PDF editing software

Job description

Job Title: Drafter
Division: Dawson Downie Lamont Pumps and Spares
Hours of Work: Full-time: 37 hours Day Shift (some flexibility required)
Salary & Benefits: £Competitive + excellent benefits package

Design the future, one drawing at a time! We have an exciting opportunity for a Drafter to join our team. In this role you’ll be at the heart of engineering projects. If you thrive on accuracy, enjoy collaborating with engineers and want to see your work directly shape real-world solutions, this is the opportunity to make your mark.

Dawson Downie Lamont design and manufacture Reciprocating Pumps in accordance with API 674 Hydraulic Institute Standard for oil & gas, petrochemical and marine industries worldwide.

The company itself is over 100 years old and is also one of only a few companies worldwide that specialise in the manufacture of Direct Acting Steam / Gas Driven Reciprocating Pumps. We are very proud of who we are and our reputation worldwide.

A competitive market wage will be offered depending on experience. Benefits of employment include 33 days holiday per year on a pro-rata basis (including public holidays), an employer pension contribution of 5% of salary and life assurance.

Outline of Role

The successful candidate will need to be able to transform ideas, sketches, and specifications into detailed technical drawings and plans.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing existing Drawing/Documents and preparing technical drawings & queries, transferring and updating this data into pro engineer format.
• Understanding and experience of Rotating Equipment, pumps and similar equipment.
• Good understanding and experience in Technical Accreditations under API674 & the Hydraulic institute standards for oil and gas, petrochemical and marine industries.
• Experience in different engineering disciplines to ensure accurate & comprehensive engineering outcomes, status of activities and deliverables.
• Ability to communicate and discuss with colleagues and clients on technical drawing queries.
• Ability to extract BOM from drawing information.
• Assist in planning & execution of customer quotations to support direct sales activities, sales volumes, values, product mix within the agreed timescales.
• Generate ideas and create offers for sales and marketing to develop major accounts and new business prospects.
• Respond to and follow up all internal and client requests.
• Liaison with internal estimation and inter departmental staff when and where required.
• Developing long-term relationships with clients through managing and interpreting their requirements.
• Engaging with other members of the team to find a technical solution for our clients.

Required Skills and Experience

A successful candidate shall need to be able to demonstrate that they have the skills and experience to be:

• Candidate should have good experience in Auto CAD and pro engineer.
• Candidate should good knowledge of all material grades category wise (Plates, Pipes, Forgings, Flanges, Fittings, Fasteners, gaskets etc.).
• Candidate should be good in understanding drawing & preparing BOQ based on that.
• Candidate should have knowledge of NDT requirements.
• Candidate must be able to interpret customer specifications provided by client.
• Software Knowledge (AutoCAD - MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint - PDF editing).

If you wish to apply for this position, or know someone who would, please send your CV and any other additional information to HR either by post to FTV Proclad International Ltd, Viewfield Industrial Estate, Glenrothes, Fife, KY6 2RD, or by email to [e-mail]. This is a direct applicant role, Recruitment Agencies need not contact us regarding this position.