Drafter

A Hiring Company; St. Gabriel (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in St. Gabriel is seeking a Drafter to review and modify detailed heat exchanger drawings according to customer specifications and fabrication requirements. The ideal candidate will interpret specifications, draft mechanical drawings with minimal supervision, and ensure attention to detail throughout the process. This position is essential in preparing accurate drawings for fabrication and may involve additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret customer specifications and incorporate them into mechanical drawings.
• Experience in drafting mechanical fabrication drawings under minimal supervision.
• Familiar with ASME/TEMA requirements and proper drafting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Review and modify detailed heat exchanger drawings as per specifications.
• Perform final checks on drawings before release to fabrication.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Skills

Ability to interpret customer specifications

Drafting mechanical fabrication drawings

Familiarity with ASME/TEMA requirements

Knowledge of basic material specifications

Job description

The Drafter reviews detailed heat exchanger drawings against customer requirements, in‑house design calculations, in‑house/standard fabrication requirements, and marks required modifications for correction. The Drafter incorporates the required modifications into the detailed heat exchanger drawings and performs a final check before release to fabrication.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to interpret customer specifications and understand method of fabrication outlined in estimate for incorporation into mechanical drawings.
• Drafting mechanical fabrication drawings under minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with and utilization of ASME/TEMA requirements, normal shop fabrication processes, and proper drafting techniques.
• Knowledge of basic material specifications to the extent all information requirements for material purchase, fabrication and construction are reflected on the finish drawings.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

COMPTETENCIES

• Technical and fabrication knowledge capacity.
• Written and verbal communication proficiency.
• Thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Initiative and sense of urgency.