CAD Drafter jobs in Modesto, CA

SUMMARY:

The CAD Drafter (CD) works in support of the Modesto Quality Assurance/Purchasing Manager, project engineers, project managers and superintendents to assist with construction project drawings.

The CD plays a central role in maintaining open communication and partnerships with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and all APCCO team members. This emphasizes the need for the CD to maintain a problem-solving mindset, to anticipate problems and to develop constructive and balanced solutions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential functions/responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Productivity and Quality

• Generate drawings

• Lay out drawing set

• Prepare as-built package

• Assists the engineer in providing:

o Concept Drawings for quoting projects

o Developing Drawing Package for Permit and Construction purposes

o Updating and/or tracking changes to the Drawing Package during Construction

o Developing any detail drawings required for construction

o Finalizing the Drawing Package and P&ID’s when the Project is complete for the manuals and RMP/PSM purposes

o Developing and Finalizing the Equipment and Valve schedule that accompanies the P&ID’s

• Provide quality control in order to find and solve issues before they become liabilities

• Responsible for working with design team to creating drawing sets of all types

• Create Drawings that ensure projects are built to all governing codes and APCCO standards

• Maintain and provide information to clients, engineers, and construction teams, ensuring job progress

• Organize and store job information in such a way that protects APCCO’s interest and provides easy access

• Assist design team with calculations and piping practices information

• Assist sales team with Job estimation to provide knowledge of standards and piping practices

Customer Contact

• Make decisions based on customer needs, desires, and expectations and on APCCO standards, not on personal preferences, style or theory

• Maintain free-flowing information and cooperation between customer and APCCO project team

• Work with project team to find best approaches to handle customer request.

Financial

• Track time spent on Project

• Use resources in most effective manner (including sharing cost savings ideas with project management team)

• Abide by approved budgets

Personal Coaching

• Support a positive team atmosphere by modeling and promoting teamwork, diversity, cooperation, communication, professionalism, and respectful mannerisms among all APCCO team members, and hold others accountable to do the same.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Problem Solving & Analysis

2. Technical Capacity

3. Communication Proficiency

4. Thoroughness

5. Relationship Mgmt.

6. Ethical Conduct

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD • Extensive knowledge of piping practices and APCCO standards

• Advanced knowledge of 3D and of appropriate platforms such as AutoCAD, Revit, Solid Works, Vault etc.

• Ability to use all related construction equipment. Occasionally there is a need to use all types of construction equipment including forklifts, and man lifts

• Become fluent in Microsoft Project and all other APCCO computer programs and applications

• Ability to operate general office equipment (Computer, printer, fax, copier, mailing center, etc.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours are Monday through Friday _8_am to _5_ pm, however, based on the needs of the job, work hours may vary.

TRAVEL:

Travel is expected for this position, based on the needs of the job.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Associates Degree or an industry standard certificate in drafting from an accredited educational institute

• 5 years of drafting experience

• 2 years of Revit experience

• All APCCO employees who drive company owned vehicles or drive their own vehicle for company purposes:

 Must read, understand, and follow the requirements of the APCCO Motor Vehicle Policy and Vehicle Maintenance Policy

 Maintain a valid driver’s license

 Provide a clear DMV record that is insurable with our company vehicle insurance carrier, including no accidents, incidents, or DUI in the past 5 years (and updated annually)

 Participate in company-sponsored programs to maintain or improve driver safety

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid military leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person