Architectural Drafter jobs in Wilkes Barre, PA

Drafter Position at Benco Denal

At Benco Dental, our company is our family, and we are looking for a new addition to assist us in Driving Dentistry Forward. Please review the description below carefully to ensure that this position is the perfect match for you!

What’s in it for YOU?

• Excellent Compensation Packages
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Effective on Day 1
• 401k Package, Paid Time Off Program, and Profit Sharing
• Flexible/At Home Working Options Depending on Position
• Associate Discounts and Community Giveback Programs
• College Tuition Savings Program
• Caring Family Culture Toward all Associates
• Certified as a FORTUNE Great Place to Work
• Opportunities to join resource groups that promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Family owned for 90 years

Position Summary:

In the Drafter position, you will work as part of a collaborative design team to provide dental space planning, dental specifications and design support. Dental specifications to include equipment plans, plumbing, electrical and carpentry details. The Drafting Specialist will support the Interior Design staff by providing redline corrections, revision input, elevations, conceptual details and renderings.

Do YOU Possess These Skills and Attributes?

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit and Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices and construction detailing.
• Basic knowledge of building codes, ADA accessibility requirements and construction methods.
• Ability to work independently within a team structure, as well as collaboratively, while valuing a strong team-oriented approach.
• Excellent organization and time management skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be comfortable collaborating virtually using screen sharing and digital drawing annotations.

Do These Responsibilities Interest YOU?

• Convert existing plans, which may be scanned or hand-drawn, into AutoCAD/Revit format
• Pick up redlines and revisions on design schematics prepared by Planning Specialists and Interior Designers
• Prepare Dental Construction Documents which include detailed equipment placement plans, and electrical, plumbing and carpentry details
• Prepare shielding plans for x-ray/imaging equipment
• Follow Benco standard CAD formats
• Participate in team peer review processes for quality assurance
• Understand and stay up-to-date on dental equipment layouts for optimum functionality and ergonomics
• Stay up-to-date on dental equipment lines; research utility and carpentry requirements to ensure Dental Construction Documents are accurate for a seamless equipment installation experience
• Explain detailing and construction concepts to Benco’s Equipment Support team as required
• Maintain library of technical drawing symbols for dental equipment, creating new AutoCAD blocks and Revit families as needed
• Assist with Revit software conversion initiative, including the development and maintenance of team standards
• Continuous knowledge sharing, peer review and collaboration are imperative

Do YOU Meet These Requirements?

• Minimum Associates’ Degree or equivalent in Architectural Drafting or Technical Drafting from an accredited college. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 1-3 years’ experience in the architecture or design field preferred
• Prior Dental Planning experience a plus, but not mandatory

Who We Are: It’s our Mission to Drive Dentistry Forward

Benco Dental, the largest privately owned, full-service dental distributor in the United States, has remained in the family since 1930—a family that now includes our more than 30,000 customers and over 1,400 associates in the 48 contiguous states.

We provide more supply and equipment options than any other full-service distributor, an offering enhanced by a comprehensive suite of services, including office design, equipment repair, practice coaching, financing and project management, wealth management and dental-specific technology solutions. These services are supported by over 400 professionally trained sales representatives and 300 factory-trained service technicians who begin every task by asking “What does the customer want?”

If you enjoy working for a progressive company, who is committed to diversity in our workforce, who values all customers and associates, who also provides the opportunity for growth and development- we encourage you to learn more about our Benco family. We are looking for driven professionals who want to play a key role in our future success, while making a positive impact within our industry. Thank you for your interest in Benco Dental. We look forward to hearing from you!