Draftsman

Draftsman

Under the general supervision, drafts designs utilizing computer-aided drafting systems to prepare drawings and designs. Drawings are used to obtain work permits and to illustrate construction methods or materials and fabrication direction.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Drafts and produces shop drawings for in-house or outside vendors to illustrate signage or other structure fabrication
• Converses with engineers and other subject matter experts to interpret design concepts, determine nature and type of required detailed
• Creates router files for the Layout Department
• Assists in identifying trouble areas and providing necessary fixes to ensure the manufacturing or installation processes are not impeded
• Researches and recommends new materials and hardware for use on signage or other structures

Marginal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prints or compiles shop drawing & engineering drawing packages for dissemination or submission
• Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned

Nature Of Work Contacts:

• Interacts with vendors
• Daily interaction with the engineering team, production staff and other departments

Training & Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A High School Diploma or GED and two or more years of relevant experience involving demonstrated abilities in drafting, mechanical drawing, and computer design work; or any combination of training, education and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills. Ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple work activities to meet critical deadlines, as well as working independently Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone and in writing Ability to operate computer, telephone, and other office equipment Experience with computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and drafting (AutoCAD, Illustrator, Autodesk Inventor, Titan, etc.) Experience with basic design math Strong work ethic with an enthusiastic, positive attitude, and the highest level of integrity Strong communication and presentation skills Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance

Physical/Sensory Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit for long period of time; use computer to enter data or design product; use telephone to converse with customers, staff, and other departments; perform repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement. The employee is regularly required to: talk, feel the attributes of objects, grasp, push, and reach with arms or hands. Specific vision abilities include: clarity of vision at 20 inches or less; and ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus. We maintain a drug free workplace. We do test for marijuana. Young Electric Sign Company is an EEO/AA employer. We welcome all qualified jobseekers. Jobseekers will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status.