Drafter

By definition, Apogee means "highest point." It's no coincidence that it's also the name of our company. For over 70 years it is a name that has inspired and driven us to achieve a higher level of excellence in all we do. We are not satisfied with the status quo. We aim higher, think bigger, and endeavor to create even more value for every Apogee stakeholder. We strive to create peak value. Apogee is a leader in architectural products and services. Our glass and aluminum window, storefront and curtainwall systems make buildings look great, reduce energy consumption, and protect occupants and property. Our highly skilled team designs glass and metal building façades, completes massive orders for skyscrapers on time, and manages complex window, curtainwall and storefront installation projects. We are also a leader in the protection and conservation of all things framed and displayed. Our Tru Vue business provides high-performance glass and acrylic products for the custom framing, fine art, and technical glass markets. Apogee Enterprises, Inc. and our brands are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will received consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. EFCO Corporation SUMMARY: The drafter accurately extracts information from the EFCO quote, architectural drawings and specifications to create all difficulty levels of shop drawings with moderate supervision. All shop drawings shall accurately portray project information including floor plans, elevations, project specific details and special product applications. The drawings will then be used in the customer approval process, factory order process and in customer material fabrication and product installation. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Create conceptual floor plans, elevation and detail drawings using contract documents that in turn will be used for customer approval, ordering material, customer material fabrication and product installation. Work in a team structure to manage, process, and resolve project application, structural requirements and installation sequencing. Develop a comprehensive understanding of all EFCO window, storefront, curtain wall and door products, and have the ability to translate that knowledge into a working set of shop drawings. Maintain multiple projects at the same time while staying within time restraints and communicating any deviation to the shop drawing scheduler. Generate a project specific submittal package that will be presented to the customer and architect for approval. Maintain established EFCO shop drawing procedures and drafting standards. Investigate and resolve customer concerns with deliveries, production, quality and any other issues arising from a relative problem. Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner. Adhere to EFCO policies and standard operating procedures. Any additional duties assigned by their manager. Participates in EFCO's Continuous Improvement efforts by understanding his/her team's performance and actively implementing and supporting process improvements. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities 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. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design is desired; and/ or a minimum of 1 year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. COMPUTER SKILLS: AutoCAD Mechanical 2000 or higher and Inventor 3D software, Windows 7, MS Word, Excel, AS400 CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in some of the work environment is usually loud. However, the majority of the time for this position is spent in an office environment The employee selected for this position will be on an introductory period during which time his/her performance will be evaluated. If during this time it is determined that the employee cannot successfully fulfill the requirements of this position, every attempt will e made to return the employee to his/her previous job assignment, if it has not already been filled by another employee. We may conduct an internal and external search simultaneously, to select the most qualified candidate. EFCO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled. If you are interested and qualified for this position, please click “Apply Now” button below Apogee and our brands are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Salary : $38,600 - $48,800