Drafter I - RedGuard

Lange Company; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

RedGuard is seeking a CAD Drafter I to work with Project Managers, Manufacturing, Sales and Engineering to produce accurate drawing sets using AutoCAD, Inventor and Revit. You will create precise 2D and 3D models for building projects including blast-resistant and security-related designs, and review drawings for conflicts.

You will coordinate disciplines, assist in clash detection, and support engineers with as-built drawings and field changes from production teams.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of drafting experience.
• Basic understanding of Autodesk software including AutoCAD, Revit, and Inventor.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Creates various models for assigned projects.
• Coordinates and compiles multiple disciplines related to construction and manufacturing.
• Reviews project models for clashes and overall workability.
• Gathers field changes and generates as-built drawings per document control.
• Performs primary drafting work in AutoCAD, Revit, and Inventor.
• Assists engineers and project managers in resolving drawing conflicts.
• Verifies fabrication methods align with approved designs on the shop floor.

Skills

Drafting experience

Time management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s degree or technical program

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Inventor

Job description

Description

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday of YOUR Choice
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• 401(k) Retirement Plans + Employer Match
• 100% Company-paid Basic Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Teladoc® Services, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• HSA, FSA and Pet Insurance Options
• Safety Boot and Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement Program
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• And more!

What You Can Expect Working in the Drafter I Position

The Drafter I position works closely with Project Managers, Manufacturing, Sales and Estimating, Engineering, and Fabrication teams to produce accurate and workable drawing sets of various disciplines. This role utilizes software such as AutoCAD, Inventor, and Revit. The Drafter I is responsible for creating precise two- and three-dimensional models of building projects, including blast-resistant, non-blast resistant, and security-related designs. In addition, the CAD Drafter I assists in reviewing engineering design drawings (including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, gas detection, and fire alarm/sprinkler systems) to identify and resolve potential conflicts or discrepancies within the model for clash detection and general coordination. The CAD Drafter I communicates design conflicts to engineers and project managers during the review process and will proactively offer solution-oriented recommendations, drawing upon industry knowledge, construction methods, and the company’s established processes and procedures. Modeled disciplines include shop drawings, structural design, and architectural views.

Responsibilities

• Creates various models for assigned projects.
• Coordinates and compiles multiple disciplines related to construction and manufacturing.
• Reviews project models for clashes and overall workability.
• Utilizes knowledge of various machines, engineering principles, and construction practices to generate complete and accurate production, shop, or permit-ready detail drawings.
• Performs primary drafting work in AutoCAD, Revit, and Inventor.
• Gathers field changes from the production/fabrication team and generate as-built drawings in accordance with RedGuard’s Document Control requirements.
• Provides support by answering questions or giving direction to complete various project-related tasks.
• Walks the fabrication and production floor to visually verify that fabrication/production methods align with the approved design and coordinate any necessary as-built changes to the project.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ years of drafting experience.
• Basic understanding of Autodesk software, including AutoCAD, Revit, and Inventor.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of industry standards and manufacturing/construction methods.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple projects and coordinate with senior-level staff.
• Effective communication skills for reporting and resolving drawing-related issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or other technical program.

Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please provide a brief description of your reasonable accommodation to [e-mail]

About The Company

RedGuard builds modular solutions that protect lives and assets. It is made up of innovative product lines and company divisions in the area of modular safe structures, most with threat mitigation. It is the leading authority in blast resistance and a world leader in providing safe, customizable and scalable modular buildings. The company’s dedication to meet each of its customer’s unique needs—from initial design to installation and beyond—combined with its unsurpassed standards for quality and overall safety makes it the go-to manufacturer in several industries.

RedGuard is driven by a passion for product innovation, and developing turnkey solutions that raise the bar in both personalization and protection for customers across industries and around the globe. It is dedicated to five key disciplines: concept, design, build, install and operation. Its success across industries has led some of the world's largest organizations to trust their employees' lives to RedGuard's products and brands.

The compensation range provided for this role is an estimate based on available market data. The actual amount may vary considering the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.