Robert Half is hiring: Production Drafter in Minneapolis

Robert Half is seeking a Production Drafter for an exciting opportunity with a growing Minneapolis based construction company. This position will be responsible for creating and maintaining precise drawings for mechanical piping systems across multiple locations. The role will focus on cross-functional collaboration with construction and operations teams to develop fabrication drawings, managing project costs, and designing cost-effective solutions to meet customer requirements. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed pipe process routing models, spool drawings, and bill of materials for mechanical piping systems.

• Collaborate with project engineers, mechanical designers, in-house fabricators, and installers during the design and construction process.

• Review shop drawings for quality and accuracy, making modifications as field changes occur.

• Generate custom process piping designs for permitting, fabrication, and construction to support manufacturing and facilities.

• Provide innovative ideas for pre-construction, off-site fabrication, and pipe routing.

• Provide creative ideas regarding pre-construction, off-site fabrication, and pipe routing.

• Prepare construction documents, material takeoffs, and bill of material estimates from models for procurement and estimating.

• Perform field surveys and create as-built drawings, including processing 3D scans, incorporating them into the modeling process.

• Check and verify discipline design on projects and prepare design sketches for use by drafting personnel.

• Minimum of three years of experience in a production drafter role or similar position, preferably within the construction industry.

• Proficient in CAD (Computer Aided Drafting or Design) and drafting techniques.

• Skilled in using AutoCAD, Revit, and Autodesk software for drafting and design tasks.

• Experience developing design drawings and shop drawings in line with project requirements

• Experience in the pipe fitting field or working with a fabricator preferred.

• Ability to produce fabrication and spool drawings.

• Ability to read engineer project specification and engineering drawings and layouts.

• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and practices.

• Familiarity with creating and managing Bill of Materials (BOM).