Drafter I at Fabcon in Eden Prairie, MN

Purpose/Scope

A Drafter I will produce precast product elevations; a design set for the engineer, an approval set for the customer, and a final set for the field to use along with production drawings, steel drawings, and miscellaneous drawings for the plant and vendors use.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform the tasks below for low complexity projects with minimal assistance:
  • With a Computer Aided Drafting System (CAD), layout precast units to correlate with plans, specifications, addendum, and the bid package
    • Recommend efficient and cost saving panel layouts to the related parties
  • Communicate with external contacts (Architects, Engineers, General Contractors, Steel Vendors, Outsource Companies, and their related positions), as well as internal contacts as needed
  • Document any changes or concerns and forward to the job team
  • Carry out all other related tasks to reach the goals of the drafting group
  • Input ideas to streamline processes
  • Help create and improve standards

Basic Qualifications

A two (2) year technical college degree related to the construction industry, specific to drafting required, or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications

• Able to read and understand blueprints, customer sketches, and specifications
• Proficient in AutoCAD or equivalent
• Ability to correspond well with others and the flexibility to change tasks midstream
• Some discretion and independent judgement may be required
• We versed with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all internal and external contacts
• Ability to work more than a 40-hour work week when required

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Precast Wall construction

Physical Requirements

• Move 25lbs (not for all jobs, reasonable accommodations will be made).
• Work with a computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines
• Ability to work in a team setting, as well as an individual setting

Work Environment

• Remote/Office: Quiet with some ambient noise, climate controlled, fluorescent lighting
  • Occasional travel to field sites or other plants
• Plant/Field: All types of weather conditions (year-round), dirt/dust, noise/vibrations from heavy machinery/vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways