CAD Technician

Suncoast Post-Tension, Ltd.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

Job summary

A construction materials company in Seattle is seeking a CAD Drafter / Detailer. In this role, you will be responsible for producing design and placement drawings for post-tensioned concrete structures. Candidates with a CAD-related AS Degree or equivalent experience are encouraged to apply, with a focus on AutoCAD proficiency and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including 401(k) matching and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with AutoCAD (2010+) is required; 3D thinking abilities are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong math skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design and placement drawings for post-tensioned concrete structures.
• Contact customer at project start-up and build a professional relationship.
• Develop and propose construction joint layouts and sequences.
• Create drawing submittal schedules based on construction requirements.
• Identify construction problems and implement solutions.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Strong math skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

CAD related AS Degree

Job description

Company Logo Overview

Suncoast Post-Tension Ltd, a Keller Company, is an established post tension and rebar manufacturing company that has been in business for over 30 years. We supply construction related materials to builders from one of our eight manufacturing facilities in the US.

We are looking for a CAD Drafter / Detailer to join our team in Seattle, WA.

Responsibilities

In this position, you will be responsible for the design and placement drawings for post-tensioned concrete structures. We are willing to train recent graduates or those with experience in AutoCAD. You do not need to be a pro to become a part of the team! We are looking for someone with a can‑do attitude and basic AutoCAD skills.

Duties will include:

• Contacting the customer at project start-up and build a professional relationship
• Developing and proposing construction joint layouts and construction sequences
• Creating drawing submittal schedules based on the customer’s construction requirements and monitor progress required to maintain schedule
• Identifying any construction problems and implement solutions
• Producing installation drawings and calculations according to contract documents
• Applying revisions to placement drawings and calculations according to comments on approved drawings and/or structural revisions
• Identifying revisions that require contract change orders
• Material takeoff for change order process
• Issuing placement drawings for construction prior to material fabrication
• Material take off of support and back up bar for fabrication
• Communicating with Operations Department personnel to ensure the correct materials are fabricated and delivered according to the customers construction schedule
• Maintaining electronic copies of all submittals and correspondence according to company policy

Qualifications

• CAD related AS Degree preferred or equivalent work experience as CAD Drafter/Technician
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Strong math skills
• Proficiency with AutoCAD (2010+) is required; 3D thinking abilities are required

Additional Information

Salary Range: $27.00 - $30.00 / hr

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant internal and external experience, knowledge, skills, scope of job, geographical location or other factors permitted by law

Benefits

• 401(k) + matching
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay

Suncoast Post-Tension Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.