Our client, a leading fabricator for the oil and gas industry, is currently seeking an experienced Drafter to work in their piping department as a Lofting Technician. Experience in either structural drafting or engineering is preferred. Must be proficient in AutoCAD and Excel. Experience in Orthview is a +. Will be working 50-60 hrs/week.
Job Purpose:
Prepares engineering plans by drawing system, components, and parts.
Duties:
* Prepares rough sketches by studying engineering specifications; creating a picture of the system, components, and parts.
* Prepares final drawings by studying engineering sketches, specifications, and supporting documents; developing a layout of the system, components, and parts; drawing multiple views of the system, components, and parts; depicting relationship of components and parts; identifying dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances, and materials.
* Identifies and verifies specifications by examining engineering documents; performing calculations.
* Modifies drawings by studying changes; redrawing system, components, and parts; changing identifications.
* Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information; conferring with engineers.
* Keeps equipment operational by following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures.
* Maintains data base by entering data; completing backups.
* Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reading technical publications.
* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.