Drafter

Ohmstede Ltd.; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohmstede Ltd. is seeking a candidate responsible for developing and maintaining fabrication drawings and bills of materials for shell and tube heat exchangers. The position requires close collaboration with engineering to ensure accuracy in designs, supporting the full job lifecycle.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and proficient in AutoCAD (2D) or SolidWorks, with experience in fabrication environments highly preferred. This role is office-based with regular interactions on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D) or SolidWorks.
• Working knowledge of fabrication drawings and BOMs.
• Strong ability to read engineering calculations and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Generate detailed fabrication drawings and layouts.
• Review specifications and engineering notes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Develop accurate BOM aligned with drawings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Geometry and dimensional calculations

AutoCAD proficiency

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree or technical training in drafting/design

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Summary

Ohmstede is looking for a candidate responsible for developing, revising, and maintaining fabrication drawings and bill of materials for shell and tube heat exchangers and related equipment. Works directly with engineering to ensure drawings accurately reflect design requirements and are executable by the shop without delay or rework. Supports the full job lifecycle from initial design through fabrication and redline completion.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Major Duties:

• Drawing Development & Accuracy – Generate detailed fabrication drawings, layouts, and section views based on engineering calculations, sketches, and customer specifications.
• Design Interpretation – Review customer specifications, purchase orders, estimates, and engineering notes to ensure drawings align with job requirements and scope.
• Code & Standards Compliance – Ensure all drawings meet applicable ASME, TEMA, API, and company standards prior to release.
• BOM Creation & Validation – Develop and maintain accurate bill of materials aligned with drawings, engineering notes, and procurement needs.
• Interference & Fit-Up Checks – Create scaled layouts to verify clearances, component fit-up, and assembly feasibility prior to release to shop.
• Revision & Change Management – Update drawings based on engineering changes, customer comments, and field/shop redlines while maintaining proper revision control.
• Production Support – Interface with shop personnel, QC, and engineering to resolve drawing issues, clarify design intent, and minimize fabrication delays.
• Document Control Coordination – Support drawing transmittals and ensure correct revisions are issued for customer approval and internal distribution.
• Reverse Engineering – Develop drawings and BOMs from existing equipment, field measurements, or shop components when required.
• Data & File Management – Maintain organized electronic records of drawings, revisions, and related documentation in accordance with company procedures.
• Continuous Improvement – Identify drawing errors, inefficiencies, or recurring issues and work with engineering to improve standards and practices.

Core Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and drawing accuracy
• Practical Understanding of fabrication processes and shop capabilities
• Ability to identify fit-up and constructability issues before release
• High accountability for quality and completeness of work
• Strong sense of urgency to support production schedules

Performance Expectations:

• Deliver drawings that are complete, accurate, and fabrication-ready
• Minimize shop questions, rework, and field corrections

Maintain current revisions across all active jobs

Support engineering and production to keep jobs moving

Respond quickly to drawing issues impacting fabrication

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate degree or technical training in drafting/design (or equivalent experience)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D) and/or SolidWorks
• Working knowledge of fabrication drawings and bill of materials

Preferred:

• Experience with shell & tube heat exchangers or pressure vessels
• Familiarity with ASME Section VIII, TEMA, and API standards
• Experience in a fabrication or heavy industrial environment

Skills:

• Strong geometry and dimensional calculation ability
• Ability to read and interpret engineering calculations and specifications
• Organized and capable of managing multiple jobs and revisions
• Effective communication with engineering, production, and QC

Work Environment

• Office based drafting role with frequent interaction on shop floor
• Exposure to fabrication processes, welding, machining, and assembly operations
• Requires coordination with production, QC, and engineering teams

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled