Production Coordinator - Fabrication & Layout Strategy

ADF GROUP INC.; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ADF GROUP INC. in Great Falls, MT is seeking a Production Coordinator - Fabrication & Layout Strategy to join our on-site team.

The role requires operating total station equipment, reading fabrication drawings, and transferring layout data to production. The candidate should understand geometry, coordinate systems, and dimensional calculations; familiarity with Tekla Structures, AutoCAD, SDS2, and Trimble is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience operating total station equipment preferred.
• Strong understanding of mathematics, geometry, trigonometry, coordinate systems, and dimensional calculations.
• Ability to calculate elevations, angles, offsets, slopes, radii, bolt patterns, and layout points.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, erection drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Working knowledge of structural steel fabrication processes, fit-up requirements, and fabrication tolerances.
• Experience with Tekla Structures, AutoCAD, SDS2, Trimble, or similar software preferred.
• Strong computer, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow all ADF safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate total station equipment to accurately establish and mark fabrication layout points.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, erection drawings, specifications, and 3D models.
• Transfer layout information from engineering drawings and digital models to production.
• Extract coordinate and dimensional data from Tekla Structures, AutoCAD, SDS2, and similar software platforms.
• Verify dimensions, measurements, fit-up conditions, and layout accuracy throughout fabrication.
• Identify and communicate drawing, dimensional, fit-up, and constructability discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Detailing, Quality, and Production personnel to resolve fabrication and layout issues.
• Provide technical layout support and clarification of drawings, models, and fabrication requirements to production personnel.
• Support fabrication operations through fitting assistance, material handling, and other production activities as assigned.
• Maintain accurate records and organized work areas.
• Communicate effectively and work independently or as part of a team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Total station operation

Mathematics & geometry

Coordinate systems

Dimensional calculations

Reading fabrication drawings

Layout point calculation

Engineering documentation

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tekla Structures

AutoCAD

SDS2

Trimble

Job description

Production Coordinator - Fabrication & Layout Strategy

Locations

Showing 1 location

Great Falls, MT 59404, USA

• On-site
• MT Union
• Full-Time

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow all ADF safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate total station equipment to accurately establish and mark fabrication layout points.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, erection drawings, specifications, and 3D models.
• Transfer layout information from engineering drawings and digital models to production.
• Extract coordinate and dimensional data from Tekla Structures, AutoCAD, SDS2, and similar software platforms.
• Verify dimensions, measurements, fit-up conditions, and layout accuracy throughout fabrication.
• Identify and communicate drawing, dimensional, fit-up, and constructability discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Detailing, Quality, and Production personnel to resolve fabrication and layout issues.
• Provide technical layout support and clarification of drawings, models, and fabrication requirements to production personnel.
• Support fabrication operations through fitting assistance, material handling, and other production activities as assigned.
• Maintain accurate records and organized work areas.
• Communicate effectively and work independently or as part of a team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience operating total station equipment preferred.
• Strong understanding of mathematics, geometry, trigonometry, coordinate systems, and dimensional calculations.
• Ability to calculate elevations, angles, offsets, slopes, radii, bolt patterns, and layout points.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, erection drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Working knowledge of structural steel fabrication processes, fit-up requirements, and fabrication tolerances.
• Experience with Tekla Structures, AutoCAD, SDS2, Trimble, or similar software preferred.
• Strong computer, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to 10 hours per shift.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, and work in various physical positions throughout the day.
• Ability to fully articulate the shoulders, elbows, hands, and wrists.
• Ability to occasionally push, pull, lift, or carry up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work in loud, hot, cold, dusty, and other industrial shop environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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