CAD Draftsman

American Roofing & Metal Co., Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

American Roofing & Metal Co., Inc. seeks a CAD Draftsman to join our team. You will draft detailed AutoCAD blueprints for roofing and wall panel systems, review plans, and assemble submittal packages for projects. Collaboration with sales and production is essential.

You will visit sites to collect data, ensure compliance with specs and regulations, and support engineers and architects in resolving design issues. This is a full-time, salaried position focused on fast-paced roofing projects.

Qualifications

• Proficient in AutoCAD and CAD software.
• Ability to read blueprints, plans and specifications.
• Experience preparing submittal packages (materials, warranties).
• Knowledge of roofing systems (commercial/metal) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in reading and understanding project specifications, plans, and scope of work.
• High level of knowledge and proficiency using CAD software (AutoCAD) to prepare detailed shop drawings.
• Ensure drawings are compliant with building regulations and engineering principals.
• Preparing submittal packages including material and warranty information.
• Communicating potential design issues to engineers and architects.
• Visiting project sites to gather information and determine limitations and feasibility of designs.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Time management

Self-motivated

Reading & interpreting plans

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized CAD Draftsman to join our team. In this role, you will be working closely with the sales and production teams to create detailed drawings, plans, and blueprints that pertain to roofing and wall panel systems. Your primary responsibilities will involve reviewing plans and creating submittal packages for projects as well as drafting AutoCAD blueprints to machine parts on our inhouse water jet. Typical projects include but are not limited to the following systems: TPO, EPDM, PVC, SBS, Metal Roofing, and Metal Wall Panels.

Key Responsibilities

• Proficient in reading and understanding project specifications, plans, and scope of work.


• High level of knowledge and proficiency using CAD software (AutoCAD) to prepare detailed shop drawings.


• Ensure drawings are compliant with building regulations and engineering principals.


• Preparing submittal packages including material and warranty information.


• Communicating potential design issues to engineers and architects.


• Visiting project sites to gather information and determine limitations and feasibility of designs.

Requirements

• Highly proficient with AutoCAD


• Computer literacy with Microsoft suite and Adobe


• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Attention to detail


• Ability to handle multiple projects at a time


• Self-motivated to deliver tasks on time and maintain workload in a fast-paced environment.


• Roofing (commercial/metal) & wall panel knowledge is a plus

Job Type: Full-time
Salaried Role

Benefits

• 401(k) + matching


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Health savings account


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Vision insurance