Drafter

John W. Mcdougall Co. - Nashville, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Nashville, TN

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Drafter/Designer role at John W McDougall Co, Inc is a vital position within the Engineering Department of the Architectural Façade Solutions division. This role focuses on preparing clear, complete, and accurate working plans and shop drawings for custom facade systems used in commercial construction. The Drafter/Designer will interpret architectural drawings, prepare shop drawings, and communicate effectively with project managers and subcontractors to ensure the successful execution of projects.

Responsibilities

• Interpret scope of work based on architectural drawings, estimating information, and specification sheets.
• Prepare correlating shop drawings and design technical details and typical attachment methods.
• Effectively communicate with project managers, design consultants, and subcontractors to produce and alter drawings.
• Review and check drawings for errors.
• Send and/or print CAD drawings in various formats.
• Draft panel layouts based on preliminary field conditions from hand dimensions or 3D scans.
• Produce panel fabrication sketches for CNC coding.
• Create install/As-Built sets of drawings for panel installation.
• Enter, record, and file information in electronic form.
• Communicate effectively with both production and processing divisions.
• Actively assist with R&D on new systems as well as further development of existing systems.

Requirements

• Proficiency with AutoCAD; 2D and 3D experience is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Experience verifying field measurements.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, monitoring own work to ensure quality.
• Team-oriented and collaborative.
• Time management and multitasking skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining deadlines.
• Capable of adjusting to rapidly changing tasks.
• Hard worker with an eye for detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance