Drafter Checker – Crowley, TX

Race Rock Group; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Race Rock Group seeks a Drafting Checker to support manufacturing of structural and infrastructure products. You will ensure deadlines, accuracy, and quality align with engineering designs, internal standards, and customer specs, while applying AWS welding symbols and standard drafting practices.

The role requires strong attention to detail, math skills, and effective cross-functional communication, with remote work available as approved by the Drafting Manager.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or certificate in Structural or Mechanical Drafting or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years’ experience as a Structural or Mechanical Drafter.
• 3+ years’ experience checking other Drafters’ work.

Responsibilities

• Review customer documentation and discuss discrepancies.
• Check drafting project files for completeness and conformance to standards.
• Follow the checking process and document corrections.
• Guide Drafters to reduce errors.
• Ensure CAD files are properly constructed and milestones recorded.
• Perform final checks before release of projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Drafting principles

Attention to detail

Mathematics

Communication

Education

Associate degree or certificate in Structural/Mechanical Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Drafting Checker aids in the manufacturing of structural & infrastructure products by consistently meeting strict deadlines with reliable results ensuring drafting project completeness, accuracy, and overall quality conforming to engineering designs, internal standards, manufacturing capabilities, customer specifications, and AISC & AWS standards. The Drafting Checker has a basic understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes as well as demonstrates a strong grasp of drafting practices, exceptional attention to detail, mathematics and logic, and excellent communication skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews customer documentation and discusses any discrepancies with the appropriate team member(s).
• Checks all drafting project files for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to manufacturing capabilities, common drafting practices, engineering designs, customer specifications, internal and industry standards.
• Follows the checking process to ensure corrections are made and the process is properly documented.
• Provides guidance to Drafters to help reduce errors in the future.
• Ensures CAD files are properly constructed, and milestone dates are properly recorded.
• Performs final checks on project files for proper construction and nomenclature before releasing projects.
• Completes checking tasks on time per project requirements.
• Reviews areas of concern with the Drafting Manager to develop procedures and improvements in the Drafting department.
• Performs other job-related tasks as assigned by the Drafting Manager.
• Works closely with cross-functional team members.

REQUIRED Minimum education & experience:

• Associate degree or Certificate in Structural or Mechanical Drafting, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years’ work experience as a Structural or Mechanical Drafter.
• 3+ years’ work experience checking other Drafters’ work.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Proficient with AutoCAD and Inventor.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in structural or mechanical drafting.
• Demonstrated skills using mathematics, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work well with other team members.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of common drafting practices and AWS weld symbols.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Basic knowledge/understanding of engineering principles.
• Basic knowledge/understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Submit to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.
• Participate in appropriate continuing education as may be requested and/or required.
• Accept personal responsibility for other educational activities to enhance job-related skills and abilities.
• Attend mandatory education programs.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• The Drafting Checker reports to the Drafting Manager.
• Work is typically performed in an office work environment.
• Remote work is available as required and approved by the Drafting Manager.
• Limited physical effort required.
• Minimal exposure to physical risk.

Race Rock is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

The Company does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law..