Draftsman: CAD Designer for Overhead Cranes

Flatiron-Crane-Operating-Company

Chalfont (PA)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 39,000

Full time

35 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Company vehicle and cell phone where/3

Job summary

Flatiron Crane is seeking a skilled Draftsman to create and modify technical drawings for overhead cranes and material handling equipment. You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management to ensure drawings support fabrication, installation, and project needs.

The role requires proficiency in CAD tools, the ability to read complex specifications, and a hands-on approach to fabrication details. Join a team focused on safety, reliability, and ongoing technical growth.

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or technical certification in Drafting, CAD, Mechanical Design preferred.
  • Experience drafting mechanical, structural, or industrial equipment preferred.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor or similar CAD software.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specs.
  • Knowledge of structural steel, welding symbols and fabrication processes.
  • Experience with overhead cranes or material handling equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Create and revise 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar CAD software.
  • Develop detailed fabrication, assembly, and installation drawings for overhead cranes and related components.
  • Interpret engineering sketches, blueprints, customer specs, and field measurements.
  • Prepare drawings with accurate dimensions, tolerances, weld symbols, and material specs.
  • Develop and maintain BOMs, drawing revisions, and technical documentation.
  • Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and fabrication teams to resolve design issues.
  • Review drawings for accuracy, manufacturability, and project compliance.
  • Assist with as-built drawings and modifications to existing equipment.

Skills

AutoCAD
SolidWorks
Inventor
Engineering drawings reading
Structural steel knowledge
Attention to detail
Problem-solving

Education

Associates degree or technical certification in Drafting

Job description

Flatiron Crane is seeking a skilled Draftsman to create and modify technical drawings for overhead cranes and material handling equipment. You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management to ensure drawings support fabrication, installation, and project needs.

The role requires proficiency in CAD tools, the ability to read complex specifications, and a hands-on approach to fabrication details. Join a team focused on safety, reliability, and ongoing technical growth.

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