Drafting Technician

Morton Buildings, Inc; Morton, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

ESOP Retirement Program

Job summary

Morton Buildings, Inc. is a leader in post-frame construction with 120 years in business and more than 10 plants serving over 100 centers nationwide.

The Drafting Technician is a full-time role responsible for drafting detailed construction drawings and specifications used in planning and construction of civil engineering projects. The position emphasizes AutoCAD-based plan development, collaboration with engineers and estimators, and adherence to deadlines.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in Drafting or equivalent experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD preferred.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently, as well as within a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural building plans from written contracts within an AutoCAD system, including specifications, layouts, sections, details and truss drawings.
• Interacts with engineers, architects, estimators, project managers and sales consultants across the company.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Deadline-driven

Team collaboration

Independent work

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.
• Starting hourly pay at $23 per hour
• Life Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• 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.

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