CAD Draftsperson - Crane Systems & Field Survey

Job Description

Job Description

CAD Draftsperson – Crane Systems & Field Survey

Location: Irvine, CA 92618

Pay: $24.00 – $30.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time | In Person

Overview

Level Crane Systems is an exceptional team of professionals dedicated to delivering world-class

overhead crane solutions. We take pride in our positive work culture and commitment to innovation. We

are currently seeking a Draftsperson / Surveyor to join our rapidly growing company. This is primarily a

drafting and field survey role, with a secondary but meaningful focus on creating and developing

standard product designs across our overhead and gantry crane product lines in collaboration with our

engineering team.

Position Overview

Level Crane Systems is seeking a skilled Draftsperson to join our engineering team in creating precise

technical drawings and conducting field surveys for our crane and lifting equipment installations. This

role combines office-based CAD work with local travel to job sites for dimensional verification and site

assessment. The ideal candidate will translate both engineering concepts and real-world field

conditions into detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings.

In addition to project-based drafting work, this role plays an active part in creating the standard product

drawing packages, 3D models, and configuration families that define how we design and build our

overhead and gantry crane products. Working closely with our engineering team, the candidate will help

turn engineering direction into complete, manufacturable standard product designs.

Key Responsibilities

Drafting Documentation

• Create detailed technical drawings, assembly drawings, and part specifications using AutoCAD

and SolidWorks

• Develop 3D models and renderings for crane components and systems

• Interpret and apply weld symbols, geometric tolerances, and facility layout requirements

• Maintain drawing standards, revision control, and documentation libraries

• Generate bills of materials (BOMs) and parts lists from 3D models

• Support manufacturing teams with drawing clarifications and field-related modifications

• Collaborate with engineers to ensure drawings meet design specifications and manufacturing

requirements

Field Survey and Site Assessment

• Conduct on-site surveys and field measurements to assess job site conditions, obstructions,

and spatial requirements for crane system installations

• Travel locally to project sites for dimensional verification and fitment analysis

• Read and interpret facility layouts, architectural drawings, and site plans

Standard Product Design

• Work with the engineering team to create complete drawing packages for standard overhead

crane and gantry crane product families, including single-girder bridge cranes, double-girder

bridge cranes, and A-frame gantry cranes across a range of capacities and spans

• Produce detailed part drawings, assembly drawings, and weld details for standard crane

components such as bridge beams, end trucks, leg assemblies, and runway connections

• Build parametric SolidWorks models for standard product configurations, enabling efficient

customization for varying capacities, spans, and height-under-beam requirements

• Develop and maintain modular component libraries so that standard parts and assemblies can

be reused and adapted efficiently across product families

• Create BOMs, cut lists, and material specifications tied to standard product configurations for

use by manufacturing and procurement

• Support the development of product selection documentation and dimensional data sheets used

by the sales and estimating teams

• Update and revise standard product drawings as designs are refined, materials change, or

manufacturing feedback is incorporated

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional drafting experience

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks (certification preferred)

• Ability to read and interpret weld symbols, GDT, and geometric tolerances

• Experience reading facility layouts, architectural drawings, and site plans

• Willingness to travel locally for site surveys and field measurements

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

• Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent

experience) Required.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and structural steel fabrication

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in both office and field environments

• Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with crane, lifting equipment, or heavy machinery industries

• Knowledge of structural steel design and fabrication

• Familiarity with AISC or CMAA standards and safety regulations

• Experience creating or maintaining standard product drawing libraries

• Experience with PDM/PLM systems

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay commensurate with experience ($24–$30/hr)

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) with company matching

• Paid time off

• Employee discount

• Clear path for professional growth and expanded responsibilities

• Collaborative work environment in our modern Irvine facility

How to Apply

Submit your resume and email a portfolio of technical drawings demonstrating AutoCAD and SolidWorks

proficiency to View email address on ziprecruiter.com

About Us:

Level Crane Systems designs, manufactures, installs, and services overhead crane systems ranging from 5 to 50 tons throughout Southern California and the Southwest. Serving the aerospace, industrial, and manufacturing sectors, our mission is simple: Productivity Elevated. We foster an innovative, collaborative environment in our modern Irvine facility, backed by decades of industry success.

Level Crane Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.