A growing Marble & Stone distributing and fabrication company is looking for a Stone Drafter to work with our team of Architects and Engineers and convert designs into technical plans. Stone Drafter responsibilities include gathering drawings and specifications, calculating material and equipment requirements and setting up production methods. If you have hands-on experience with computer-aided design (AutoCAD) software and are familiar with building processes, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities:
Liaise with architects and engineers to gather product and structural requirements and designs
Calculate dimensions, weight limitations and requirements in materials
Describe production methods step-by-step (including equipment and software types to be used)
Create detailed designs with computer-aided design (AutoCAD) software
Design diagrams, maps and layouts to illustrate workflow
Prepare and review rough sketches and review them along with the engineering team
Identify potential operational issues and redesign layouts to improve functionality
Ensure final designs comply with regulations and project specs
Create manuals that describe existing products’ operation and maintenance plans using AutoCAD
Work from rough sketches and specifications created by engineers and architects
Help design & draft products with engineering and manufacturing techniques
Create drawings from architectural & engineering documents, following project specifications
Prepare multiple versions of designs for review by engineers and architects
Specify dimensions, materials, and procedures for projects
Requirements:
Proven work experience as a Stone and Marble Estimator or similar role
Hands-on experience with computer-aided design (AutoCAD) software
Familiarity with 3D modeling tools
Good math skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Experience in stone/construction field, preparing & planning large scale projects using AutoCAD, Planswift, etc.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University
3 years of Stone estimating experience
A detail-oriented approach to tasks
A natural problem-solver
Strong industry research skills