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COMPANY SUMMARY

Pioneer is a 100% employee-owned company specializing in custom unitized curtain wall. All employees who have met the eligibility criteria own stock in Pioneer through our ESOP retirement plan. That means that all of us directly benefit from our efforts to serve customers, produce quality products, and grow the business profitably. Pioneer is headquartered in Mason, OH with offices in Cleveland, OH, Baltimore, MD, Johnson City, TN and Kokomo, IN. Pioneer’s innovative approach, coupled with cutting-edge design technology has won awards as well as respect in the curtain wall industry.

We have an established culture of rewarding a strong work ethic and providing ongoing training opportunities that promote an environment of creativity and career growth. Pioneer offers a generous benefit package to full time employees that includes medical, dental, voluntary vision, voluntary critical illness and accident, company paid life, short- & long-term disability, EAP, Tuition Reimbursement, and 401K with a 4% match. Pioneer prides itself on helping employees achieve a work-life balance through a flexible work schedule.

JOB SUMMARY

Review and interpret project scope documents and apply moderately complex engineering, math, and architectural principles to generate shop and fabrication drawings using computer aided design (CAD) software. Participate in formulating design strategy and assist in solving issues related to the design of building envelopes, fenestration, and other interior and exterior architectural elements including but not limited to unitized curtain walls, entrances, punched windows, coping and interior partitions. Mentor and coach lesser experienced employees and support Production Control, Shop, and Field personnel during the manufacturing and installation of designed assemblies and components.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Design

• Reads and interprets project specifications, architectural and structural drawings, bid documents, other project documentation, and applies information to project assignments.
• Strategizes and creates designs of basic complexity including assemblies and components using CAD software.
• Applies moderately complex engineering and architectural principles to all types of structures (e.g., poured concrete, steel, etc.).
• Reviews structural calculations issued by subcontracted Professional Engineers and properly revises shop and fabrication drawings to match requirements noted.
• Applies company and industry standards and procedures to assigned work.

• Generates and checks shop drawings (embeds, elevations, plans, sections, and details).
• Generates and checks fabrication drawings of assemblies and components.
• Revises redlined drawings.

Software

• Utilizes RMS, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and Revit, as required.

Problem Solving

• Supports Production Control, Shop, and Field personnel during manufacturing and installation of designed assemblies and components, and investigates manufacturing and installation related issues per direct supervisor's instruction.
• Engages project team to identify and resolve technical, design, and drafting issues.
• Consistently applies previous experience and knowledge to new situations.
• Recognizes skill limitations and consults others where appropriate.

Other

• Mentors and/or coaches less skilled employees.
• Seeks opportunities for professional development and continued education applicable to current and future roles.
• Other duties as required.
• Minimal travel required.
• May be required to drive company and/or personal vehicle to conduct company business.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering OR Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology, Design and Drafting or related field and 5 years’ relevant fenestration drafting experience OR 7 years’ relevant fenestration drafting experience.
• Experience reading and understanding architectural and construction specifications and bid documents.
• Experience reading and interpreting architectural and structural drawings i.e., dimensions, symbols, types of lines, scales and views, including elevations, plans, and sections.
• Familiar with basic engineering and architectural principles in all structures (e.g., poured concrete, steel etc.) and with elements and symbols contained in blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience reviewing system calculations and capable of using trigonometry and basic math functions to solve moderately complex problems.
• Expresses thoughts, ideas, and technical information clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Well-developed drafting and mechanical drawing skills and has experience applying drafting standards.
• Works well under the pressure of time constraints and changing expectations.
• Proficient using AutoCAD; Autodesk Inventor and Revit experienced preferred.

Pioneer Cladding and Glazing Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Compliant. We are a drug free workplace.