CAD Drafter (Designer)

Tindall Corporation; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precast concrete manufacturer seeks a Drafting Technician to prepare shop tickets and technical drawings for various projects. Candidates should have knowledge of AutoCAD and a minimum of a high school diploma. The role supports the design team and involves attention to detail in ensuring accurate representations of precast structures.

Benefits

Low Cost Employee Health Plan

Dental and Vision Coverage

401k Plan with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Fully-paid Basic Life Insurance

Qualifications

• At least three months of related experience or training.
• Completion of at least one course in computer-aided drafting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare shop tickets and erection drawings for precast structures.
• Create shop cards using AutoCAD and ensure they conform to standards.
• Check shop cards against erection drawings for accuracy.

Skills

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Knowledge of drafting and geometry

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Tindall Corporation is a leading Precast Concrete Manufacturer, with locations throughout the Southeastern U.S. Our mission is to support our customers, create remarkable structures, and deliver never-before-seen solutions every step of the way .

Our employees enjoy benefits including:

Low Cost Employee Health plan, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Fully-paid Basic Life, Voluntary Life, Whole Life, Accident, Hospitalization, Critical Illness, EAP and a 401k Plan with Company Match & Profit Sharing.

Summary of Primary Functions: Prepare shop tickets for various precast structures using computer-assisted drafting software and support the design team on a variety of projects and the day-to-day functions as it relates to design and fabrication. Prepare erection drawings for basic structures under the supervision of the Chief Designer or Design Engineer.

• Read and plot erection details and drawings.
• Confer with Project Lead about the shop card detailing priorities and review erection drawings and details.
• Create shop cards by utilizing a computer-aided drafting or modeling programs, such as AutoCAD, and ensure drawings conform to standard detailing practices.
• Ensure that the carpentry shop, steel shop, and plant production have a clear and accurate representation of the concrete piece that is being produced.
• Complete a Bill of Materials from callouts on shop cards.
• Plot shop cards for personnel and Project Designer checking.
• Check shop cards against erection drawings & details for accuracy and revise as necessary.
• Present checked shop cards to Project Lead for their check.
• Scrub red-lines from Project Lead check prints.
• Present scrubbed shop cards to Project Lead for their verification of correctness.
• Detail Steel Cards from sketches or markups provided by Project Designers or Design Engineers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or GED required. At least three months of related experience and/or training and at least one course of instruction in computer aided drafting (i.e. AutoCAD) required.

KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of AutoCAD software with a focus in precast structures and/or commercial/residential construction is preferred.

Knowledge and skilled in drafting and geometry

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.