CAD Drafter/SIP Designer

Position Summary:

Operates Computer Aided Design (CAD) computer system to create accurate, detailed drawings that AID in the manufacturing of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) and the construction of buildings. These detailed drawings typically incorporate the input of engineers, truss and beam suppliers, architects, designers and surveyors. Specific input can include engineered materials, dimensions, building codes, building materials, and production methods. Pay $23/hour and up depending on experience and qualifications. Hours are M-F 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

Essential Job Functions:

• Design floor plans to fit a SIP panel system using AutoCAD and a panelizing software (hsbCAD).
• Strong understanding of building materials and common building practices.
• Coordinates the collection of specific project data and incorporates this information into drawings.
• Consults in a professional and timely manner with customers, dealers, internal team members, architects, engineers, truss and beam suppliers and surveyors while preparing precise drawings.
• Responsible for maintaining an organized filing system for customer and production drawings.
• May be required to draw finished designs from sketches.
• Responsible for becoming familiar with a variety of the field’s basic concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Modify and revise designs to correct deficiencies or to reduce production problems and repeated drafting errors.
• Accountable for providing prompt and accurate drafting support to customers, dealers, and other team members as needed or requested.
• Takes independent actions as needed to accomplish a 160,000 square foot of panel produced annually.

Job Qualifications:

• Education and / or Experience: Two (2) years of post-secondary education in Drafting Technology including CAD instruction or equivalent experience of five (5) years.

• Skills: Strong technical knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD techniques along with hsbCAD. Use of ForteWEB for the sizing of building materials. Common building knowledge, common building practices, procedures, and building components used in manufacturing and in building construction industries.

Enercept has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions of the position have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.