Trade Show Draftsman - Fabrication & Setup Drawings

Electro Design Engineering, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

EDE Corporation in Chicago is seeking a Draftsman to produce detailed drawings for fabrication within budget and to create assembly drawings that support successful installations.

You will gather project data, update design/build drawings (floor plans, layouts, furnishings, graphics), prepare fabrication drawings, file client records, and collaborate with Project Managers to meet schedules and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years detailing experience in the Trade show Industry.
• General knowledge of construction, carpentry, joinery, extension systems, and finishing processes.
• Ability to engineer construction drawings from design sketches.
• Experience with AUTO CAD & MS Office software

Responsibilities

• Gather information related to project construction.
• Create new and update existing Design/Build drawings including floor plans, carpet layouts, utility locations and specifications, furnishings, specialty items, graphics, general properties layout and any other necessary layouts associated with show service ordering.
• Create all fabrication and set up drawings.
• Maintain all new client files as they pertain to construction and set up drawings.
• Assist the Project/Account Managers with other project drawing responsibilities.
• Ensure construction methods match the estimate or seek improvement through value engineering.
• Ensure all detailing hours match or are completed under the estimated time.
• Receive and review all project Service/Show Service orders.
• Maintain own project files and stores for future reference.
• Document time on a project and submit time cards.
• Ensure project safety and quality standards are upheld.
• Make field revisions to set-up drawings and floor plan drawings as required.
• Responsible for maintaining project schedule as determine by the Project Manager.
• Research new building products or methods as needed.
• Stores and files all electronic and hard copy client drawings, sketches and artwork.
• Attend weekly production meetings and provide input to job progress and potential problems.
• Assist Project Managers as needed.
• Performs any other duties or tasks that may be assigned, from time to time, by the Production Manager

Skills

Detailing experience

Construction knowledge

Engineering drawings from sketches

AutoCAD

MS Office

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

EDE Corporation in Chicago is seeking a Draftsman to produce detailed drawings for fabrication within budget and to create assembly drawings that support successful installations.

You will gather project data, update design/build drawings (floor plans, layouts, furnishings, graphics), prepare fabrication drawings, file client records, and collaborate with Project Managers to meet schedules and quality standards.