Piping Drafter | AutoCAD/Spoolgen Specialist

Excelion Partners LLC; Kaukauna (WI); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-monitor workstations

Contract-to-perm after six months

Job summary

Team Industries in Kaukauna, WI is seeking a Mechanical Drafter to transform ISO drawings into spool fabrication outputs, adhering to ASME codes and customer specs. The role emphasizes precision, teamwork, and the ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.

You will use AutoCAD 3D, AutoCAD, Spoolgen, and Spoolfab to create fabrication-ready outputs, with attention to detail in a 2D non-scaled drawing context and independent problem-solving. Some overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude for hands-on work and machinery
• Solid math skills including geometry and trigonometry
• Proficient in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, calculations)
• Ability to interpret non-scaled 2D drawings and spatial relationships
• Experience translating concepts to ISO drawings or spools
• Familiarity with ASME codes and customer specs (preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to draft RFIs

Responsibilities

• Translate ISO drawings into spooled outputs using AutoCAD 3D, AutoCAD, Spoolgen or Spoolfab
• Verify and measure drawings for compliance with customer and industry standards
• Apply ASME codes and company guidelines to drawings
• Perform geometric and trig calculations to validate outputs
• Use Excel for calculations and reporting
• Identify drawing gaps or errors and resolve them efficiently
• Communicate questions to customers via RFIs
• Maintain accuracy in 2D non-scaled drawings while working independently or with a team

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Geometry

Trigonometry

Excel proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Attention to deadlines

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 3D

AutoCAD

Spoolgen

Spoolfab

Revit or BIM (nice to have)

Job description

Recruiter Questions at the bottom. Additional Notes in Requirements

Job Description:Mechanical Drafter

Work Hours:Monday–Thursday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM (10-hour shifts); occasional overtime required

About Team Industries:

Team Industries is a trusted leader in custom piping and fabrication solutions. Based in Kaukauna, WI, we specialize in delivering high-quality mechanical solutions without engaging in design work. Our commitment to excellence ensures every project is completed with precision and attention to detail. We value a collaborative, fast-paced, and innovative work environment where technology and professional growth are continuously prioritized.

Job Summary:

We are seeking aMechanical Drafterwith strong mechanical aptitude, math proficiency, and technical drafting skills to join our team. In this role, you will transform ISO drawings into spooled fabrication-ready outputs while adhering to customer guidelines, ASME codes, and company specifications. The ideal candidate has an eye for detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate ISO drawings into spooled outputs using AutoCAD 3D, AutoCAD, Spoolgen, or Spoolfab.
  
• Verify and measure drawings to ensure compliance with customer and industry standards.
  
• Understand and apply ASME codes, customer specifications, and company guidelines.
  
• Perform geometric, trigonometric, and general calculations to validate drawings.
  
• Use Excel for calculations, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and reporting.
  
• Analyze drawings for missing information or errors, and resolve issues efficiently.
  
• Communicate effectively with customers by drafting RFIs (Requests for Information).
  
• Maintain attention to detail while working in a 2D environment with non-scaled drawings.
  
• Work independently while asking clarifying questions when necessary.
  
• Collaborate with team members to ensure project success.
  

Qualifications:

Required Skills:

• Strong mechanical aptitude (e.g., experience fixing cars or machinery).
  
• Basic math skills, including geometry and trigonometry.
  
• Proficient in Excel (VLOOKUP, calculations, pivot tables).
  
• Visual and spatial recognition skills for interpreting non-scaled 2D drawings.
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Excellent problem-solving abilities to identify and correct drawing issues.
  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Revit or BIM is a plus but not required.
  
• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering (preferred but not required).
  
• Experience working with ASME codes or similar industry standards.
  

Work Environment and Benefits:

• A dynamic and fast-paced environment with a focus on innovation.
  
• Fun yet professional culture, equipped with cutting-edge technology (3-monitor workstations).
  
• Opportunities for growth and skill development.
  
• Contract-to-permanent opportunities, typically after six months.
  

Compensation:Targeted under $25/hour, based on experience.

Screening Questions for Mechanical Drafter Candidates

Mechanical Aptitude:

• Can you share examples of your hands-on mechanical experience (e.g., fixing cars or machinery)?
  
• How comfortable are you with troubleshooting and resolving mechanical or technical challenges?
  

Math and Technical Skills:

• Describe your experience with AutoCAD 3D or other drafting tools. Which features do you use most often?
  
• How familiar are you with Excel? Have you worked with VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, or complex formulas?
  
• What is your experience with applying geometry and trigonometry in a professional setting?
  

Attention to Detail:

• How do you ensure accuracy when working with 2D non-scaled drawings?
  
• Can you give an example of when you identified and resolved an issue in a set of drawings or plans?
  

Communication and Teamwork:

• How do you approach writing RFIs or communicating questions to clients?
  
• Share an example of when you collaborated with a team to complete a project successfully.
  

Organizational and Problem-Solving Skills:

• How do you prioritize tasks when working under tight deadlines?
  
• Can you describe a time when you noticed a discrepancy in a drawing or project and took steps to resolve it?
  

Cultural Fit:

• How do you adapt to a fast-paced, ever-evolving work environment?
  
• Why are you interested in a role at Team Industries, given that we focus on execution and not design?
  

Let me know if you'd like additional refinements!

Requirements

Requirements

Looking for good Mechanical aptitude

o Fix cars

o Good with fixing machinery

o Good skills overall mechanically

o Excel is used a lot

General Calculations

o Geometry

o Trigonometry

o They will measure, calculate, and verify drawings from our customers

We do NOT design here at Team

o If they want to Design, they will not be a good fit here.

Proficiency in CAD

o AutoCAD 3D

o AutoCAD

o Spoolfab

o Other…

REVIT or BIM knowledge is a plus – NOT Required

Technical Skills

o Critical for translating concepts and plans in the ISO to Spool

o Attention to all DETAILS

Read, Understand, Retain and Adhere to customer

guidelines/specifications

Read, Understand, Retain and Adhere to codes and specs by Team

Read, Understand, Retain and Adhere to ASME

Visual and Spatial recognition

o We work in 2D not to scale (do they have spatial skills to see how large pipe is?)

Communication

o Able to work Independently (but ask if they have questions)

o Able to work on a Team cohesively

o Good Verbal and Written communication (will write RFI’s to customers)

Problem Solving

o Ability to look at ISO to Spool and find what is missing, wrong, needed

Work Week:

o 4 Ten Hour days M-TH 6:30-5 with a half hour for lunch

o Some OT will be required from time to time

Degree – Preferred but not required (2 yr, some 4 year)

o Mechanical

o Civil

Those tend to work the best here.

Works well in a Fast-Paced Environment

Works well under pressure

Works well with tight deadlines

Organizational skills – a huge plus

Attention to Details – extremely important

Likes a fun, but serious work environment

o 3 monitors

o Always updating technology and keeping things progressing forward

We target under $25 if possible, but don’t rule out others – just in case

We like 6 months to perm for most contracts

And we like to interview and we will follow up same day typically on results, we try to

move fast

Additional Info from Lisa:

We are looking for what we always look for NOT a designer, but someone that is OK not Designing, but better with Data Manipulation and has some cad skills – more Mechanical Minded. Our pay is lower than normal. That is why people with a good mechanical brain, and computer skills with some cad, seem to catch on and no Piping skills, where we train them up and as they grow, so does their pay.