Detailer I - AutoCAD & Fabrication Documentation

Paylocity; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Piping Technology & Products (PT&P) in Houston, TX, is seeking a Detailer I in the Engineering & Special Projects group. The role prepares and reviews information to release engineering jobs to manufacturing, checks folders, lists and drawings against customer requirements, and creates AutoCAD details as needed.

You will work with engineers and project teams to resolve discrepancies, ensure clear fabrication instructions, and coordinate with shop personnel to support fabrication, inspection and

Qualifications

• Education or training in mechanical, industrial or civil engineering, drafting, or a related technical field.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and the ability to read and interpret technical and shop drawings.
• Familiarity with general fabrication shop practices and the ability to learn company products, manufacturing and quality standards.
• Ability to recognize structural steel members, material properties and finishing requirements.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, databases and email; ability to maintain electronic job records.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across engineering and shop teams.

Responsibilities

• Review job folders for required documents and verify assembly lists, item callouts and shop drawings against customer specifications.
• Read and interpret fabrication, manufacturing and isometric drawings to identify details for production.
• Prepare AutoCAD layouts and auxiliary shop sheets from customer drawings when needed for clarity.
• Collaborate with engineers to add or clarify manufacturing information, including cutting patterns and buyout details.
• Review job revisions with the Project Manager and takeoff engineer; identify changes affecting detailing or manufacturing.
• Document and communicate missing information and discrepancies; follow through to resolution.
• Update job status in the database as work progresses through engineering to shop release.

Skills

AutoCAD

Detail oriented

Coordination

Communication

Education

Engineering/drafting background

Tools

Reading drawings

Job description

Piping Technology & Products (PT&P) in Houston, TX, is seeking a Detailer I in the Engineering & Special Projects group. The role prepares and reviews information to release engineering jobs to manufacturing, checks folders, lists and drawings against customer requirements, and creates AutoCAD details as needed.

You will work with engineers and project teams to resolve discrepancies, ensure clear fabrication instructions, and coordinate with shop personnel to support fabrication, inspection and