Drafting Technician

The Kelly Group; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and dependent care flexible spending account options

Paid life/AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan option with employer match

Paid time off and paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading industrial contracting firm in Lafayette, Indiana is seeking a Drafting Technician to join its team. The position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial contracting, specifically in sheet metal and structural steel fabrication. Responsibilities include taking field measurements, preparing accurate fabrication drawings, and collaborating with project stakeholders. The firm offers a complete benefits package, including health care options, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial contracting or sheet metal/structural steel fabrication.
• Ability to utilize CAD equipment for drafting.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Take field measurements and transfer them into fabrication drawings.
• Prepare accurate working plans and detail drawings from sketches.
• Analyze materials and check dimensions for project alignment.
• Interact with customers, project managers, engineers and fabricators.

Skills

Attention to detail

Field measurements

Blueprint reading

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree in engineering, drafting, design, graphic arts or a related field

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

3310 Concord Road, Lafayette, IN, United States

The Kelly Group is seeking a Drafting Technician for its Lafayette, Indiana facility. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience, preferably in work related to industrial contracting and sheet metal/structural steel fabrication, and a keen attention to detail.

This position requires the ability to perform these essential duties:

• Take field measurements and transfer them into fabrication drawings
• Utilize CAD equipment and drafting packages to prepare clear, complete and accurate working plans and detail drawings from detailed or rough sketches
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and other sketches
• Check dimensions, analyze materials and consider relation of various parts to whole structure of project
• Interact effectively with customers, project managers, engineers and fabricators

Other preferred qualifications sought include:

• Associate's degree in engineering, drafting, design, graphic arts or a related field
• Proficiency using SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, Autodesk and Microsoft Office software

The Kelly Group offers a complete benefits package, including:

• Health care and dependent care pre-tax flexible spending account options
• Paid life/AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan option with employer match
• Paid time off and paid vacation
• Paid holidays

EEO STATEMENT

The Kelly Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.