Electrical AutoCAD Drafter: PLC Panel Drawings

Kelso Industries; Kansas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelso Industries in Kansas is seeking an Electrical AutoCAD Drafter to produce and maintain electrical drawings for PLC control panels, including schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and BOMs. You will work with controls engineers, panel shop technicians, and project managers to ensure accuracy and UL compliance.

The role emphasizes learning panel components, managing multiple drawing packages, and verifying drawings on the shop floor, with occasional site visits and potential growth into

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and red-line markups.
• Ability to interpret manufacturer data and UL label requirements.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure panel drawings match as-built panels.

Responsibilities

• Complete electrical red-line markups from engineers and integrate into AutoCAD.
• Create and revise PLC control panel drawings, including schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Transpose manufacturer instructions and UL requirements onto drawings accurately.
• Learn and represent panel components in drawings and BOMs.
• Maintain drawing standards, title blocks, symbol libraries, and revision control.
• Verify drawings against physical panels in the shop and resolve discrepancies.
• Generate wire and device label lists for fabrication.
• Print, assemble, and issue drawing packages for shop builds and submittals.
• Support engineers and project managers with drafting tasks and site drawings as assigned.

Skills

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multiple drawing packages

Reading red-line markups

Education

High school diploma or GED

Drafting/CAD certificate or technical degree

Tools

Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley

UL 508A knowledge

Job description

Kelso Industries in Kansas is seeking an Electrical AutoCAD Drafter to produce and maintain electrical drawings for PLC control panels, including schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and BOMs. You will work with controls engineers, panel shop technicians, and project managers to ensure accuracy and UL compliance.

The role emphasizes learning panel components, managing multiple drawing packages, and verifying drawings on the shop floor, with occasional site visits and potential growth into