Drafter chez Lakelands Concrete Products Inc

Description

Lakelands Concrete Products, Inc., located in Lima, NY, is a trusted name in the concrete manufacturing industry with over 70 years of success — and we’re just getting started. As demand for our products continues to grow, so does our need for motivated individuals ready to grow with us.

We’re not your average concrete company — we’re a team of builders, problem-solvers, and go-getters who take pride in doing things the right way. From the products we manufacture to the relationships we build.... quality, reliability, and hard work are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that a strong foundation doesn’t just apply to our products — it applies to our people, too. That’s why we invest in creating a workplace where you’re supported, appreciated, and given the tools to succeed.

SUMMARY: At Lakelands, the Drafter plays a critical role in turning ideas and designs into tangible products by creating detailed plans and drawings that guide the manufacturing process. Drafters work closely with architects, engineers, and other professionals to ensure that the drawings are accurate, meet project requirements, and comply with relevant codes and standards.

COMPETENCIES: 

· Problem Solving and Analysis

· Technical Capacity

· Willingness to Learn

· Teamwork Orientation

· Multi-tasking Capabilities

· Flexibility

· Initiative

· Detail Oriented

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Drafting: Create detailed technical drawings, plans, and schematics using CAD software systems. Identify design issues that will negatively impact the manufacturing process and/or project.
• Documentation: Assist in the preparation and maintenance of project documentation, including shop drawings, specifications, bill of materials, and other documents as needed.
• Revision and Modification: Collaborate with engineering, sales team, and operations to revise and modify existing drawings as required, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Review drawings for errors, inconsistencies, and compliance with drafting standards and industry regulations.
• Communication: Effectively communicate with team members to understand project requirements and coordinate drafting tasks to meet deadlines.
• Document all technical clarifications and changes.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EDUCATION: 

• B.S. in Construction, Civil or Mechanical Engineering

· A.S. degree or equivalent in Drafting, CAD, or related subject. 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 

• Must be proficient in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, other 3D programs, and Microsoft  applications, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Drafting / design work experience creating detailed technical drawings in fields such as architecture, engineering, manufacturing, or construction.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Duties are performed in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

• Time will be spent in an industrial manufacturing environment while collaborating with Operations and Quality Control team members.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

OTHER: Project a positive and professional image of the company and of management to employees at all levels. This position may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested or assigned, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This position is an at-will position, meaning either the employee or the company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice.