Drafting Technician

Socket.dev; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/prescription coverage

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

401K

ESOP Retirement Program

Job summary

Morton Buildings, Inc. is seeking a Drafting Technician to draft detailed construction drawings and specifications for civil engineering projects. This full-time role in Morton, IL requires a two-year degree in drafting and AutoCAD experience.

You will work independently or as part of a team, meeting deadlines and communicating clearly. Benefits include medical/dental/prescription coverage, life insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid sick time, a 401K, and the ESOP retirement program.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in Drafting or equivalent; preferably in post-frame construction.
• Experience with AutoCAD is preferred; familiarity with building plans and codes is beneficial.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develops architectural building plans from contracts within AutoCAD, including building specs, layouts, sections, details, truss drawings and code-related items.
• Interacts with engineers, architects, estimators, project managers and sales consultants across the company.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Deadline management

Independent & team work

Communication (verbal & written)

Self-starter attitude

Positive attitude

Education

Two-year degree in Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Morton Buildings, Inc. is the industry leader in post-frame construction. We have been in business for 120 years and have more than 10 manufacturing, fabrication, and shipping plants servicing over 100 construction centers nationwide. Per year, across America, thousands of new buildings sport the familiar Morton M.

The Drafting Technician is a full-time position responsible for drafting detailed construction drawings and specifications used in planning and construction of civil engineering projects.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Develops various forms of architectural building plans from written contracts within an AutoCAD system; including building specifications and layouts, sections, details, truss drawings, and specialty items for building code issues.
• Interacts & develops relationships with various individuals across the company; including engineers, architects, construction estimators, sales estimators, project managers and sales consultants.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in Drafting or equivalent experience, preferably in the post-frame construction industry
• Experience with AutoCAD is preferred
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work independently, as well as within a team setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent follow through
• Self-starter with a positive, willing to learn attitude.

Benefits

• Starting hourly pay at $23 per hour
• Excellent medical/dental/prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• 401K Opportunity
• ESOP Retirement Program which makes you an owner of the company

Morton Buildings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. All candidates offered employment will be subject to a pre-placement test which does include a drug screen.