Professional - Engineering - Design Drafter III

Join Our Team as a Design Drafter in Fort Worth, TX!

Are you passionate about design and drafting? We are seeking a talented individual to join our team in Fort Worth, TX, a vibrant city known for its rich history and thriving engineering community. As a Design Drafter, you will play a crucial role in translating concepts into detailed designs, contributing to exciting projects, and collaborating with a dynamic team of professionals.

Job Overview

As a Design Drafter, your responsibilities will include gathering drawings and specifications, calculating material and equipment requirements, and setting up production methods. You will be responsible for drafting duties on multiple projects, capable of all phases of a drafting project including research, support, implementing designs as directed by engineers, redline updates, and other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with architects and engineers to gather product and structural requirements and designs.
• Calculate dimensions, weight limitations, and requirements in materials.
• Describe production methods step-by-step, including equipment and software types to be used.
• Create detailed designs with computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Design diagrams, maps, and layouts to illustrate workflow.
• Prepare and review rough sketches and review them along with the engineering team.
• Identify potential operational issues and redesign products to improve functionality.
• Ensure final designs comply with regulations and quality standards.
• Create manuals that describe existing products' operation, features, and maintenance.

Requirements

• Technical Degree or certification from American Design Drafting Association (ADDA).
• Proven work experience as a Drafter or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Ability to read as-built drawings.
• Ability to review an electrical control panel and create drawings from scratch.

Preferences

• Familiarity with 3D modeling tools.
• Drafting trade school or high school with 5 years of experience.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and become part of our innovative team in Fort Worth, TX!

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