Drafter jobs in Albany, NY

About us - Digifabshop is an agile, digital fabricator specializing in custom architectural interiors, building components, and fine art fabrication. Our work spans retail, hospitality, commercial, architectural features, and large-scale artwork.

Digifabshop offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time-off, company paid holidays, family leave, medical Insurance, dental Insurance, vision insurance, wellness benefits, 401k retirement plan w/employer match, health savings account, flexible spending plan, dependent care plan, creative work environment, and more…

Work Schedule: Full-time | M-Th, 8 am – 5 pm | Fri, 8 am – 2:30 pm

Location: Albany, NY – onsite work is required.

About the position - At Digifabshop, Drafters are responsible for the preparation of detailed CAD drawings and CNC programming files according to specifications provided by the architect, the client, and Digifabshop Project Management. This position also assists in estimating and Project management as needed.  

Primary Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to)

• Operates computer-aided design and drafting software to produce shop drawings, 3D Models, fabrication drawings, production coordination documents. and CNC machine programming files.
• Reviews drawings to ensure that they are accurate and comply with Digifabshop design standards.
• May be asked to assist in preparation of estimates and project management tasks.
• Performs preliminary project analysis.
• Communicates and collaborates with project management and clients to meet expectations and deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant industry experience in a drafting position required.
• Highly skilled computer aided design - AutoCAD, Rhinoceros, and SolidWorks for a variety of drawing and design applications.
• Understands the visual-spatial translation of 2D drawings to 3D objects as it relates to project work.
• Proficient in use of electronic communication such as email, chat, and cloud-based collaborative platforms, MS Word, MS Excel, and Google Docs.
• Strong mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) to solve problems as well as a working knowledge of fractions, decimals and standard-to-metric conversion.
• Excellent communication skills to convey accurate information to coworkers and effectively coordinate with project managers. 

Work Environment:

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment with occasional duties required in production areas. Employees are provided and required to wear appropriate P.P.E. 

Pay Range: $30-$40/hr - Individual compensation is based on various factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Digifabshop is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital or domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, prior arrest or conviction record, pregnancy or related conditions, known relation or association with any member of a protected class, or any other protected class, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law. Digifabshop will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.