Drafter
Posted: 06/26/2026
Job Number: eFJGZTRHYVVuZDR6Z1NYdjBnd0djUT09
Pay Rate: 60000-65000 Yearly USD
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Drafter
Division: 30 - Chief Buildings - Office
Reports To: Group Leader
Job Summary: Drafter prepares documents and drawings for plant fabrication and builder erection of materials based
on the order documents, design package, and drafting procedures. Drafting is provided that is accurate, complete and
with all appropriate drawings and documentation. Complexity of orders will consist of mainly moderate to high levels
with special assignments based on the senior drafter’s abilities. Mentors other drafters and employees in explaining
application and compliance of Chief’s practices. Assists other drafters by answering questions, providing direction, and
giving feedback upon reviewing their documents for compliance with Chief’s procedures.
Education: Post high-school coursework in trigonometry or advanced math with knowledge of basic drafting functions
and equipment.
Experience: Ten to fifteen years of metal building experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
• Maintain computer literacy in AutoCAD, MBS, IFS and other tools/systems available.
• Maintain complete familiarity with Chief’s products and procedures.
• Preparing erection drawings with accurate part identification, quantities, and complete sections and details for
proper installation of materials.
• Prepare legible and easy to comprehend fabrication documents.
• Keep accurate records of project hours, time worked, and group leader informed of schedule status and potential
delays.
• Keep good established communication with all project management, engineering, and drafting department
personnel during correlation of drafting aspects as a building order proceeds through the drafting department.
• Develop/maintain a high productivity rate with low errors and ensure that all projects are completed on or before
the scheduled due date.
• Responsible for sound judgment on details affecting economics of field erection versus plant fabrication.
• Provide feedback upon reviewing /checking drafting documentation prepared by others for improving knowledge,
performance, and quality.
• Make recommendations to management for improving processes.
• Recognized as subject matter expert on multiple drafting processes and product applications.
• Assist with scheduling, supervision, field cases, and other group leader duties when group leader is not available.
• Other duties as may be assigned.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES include the following:
• Provide unparalleled personal attention to meeting the needs of our customers.
• Treat all stakeholders with dignity and respect.
• Conduct all business with professional manner; phone, e-mail, written and personal
• Communication – Have good Written, Verbal and Listening Skills
• Cooperation / Teamwork / Attitude – Interact well with and assist others; get along with coworkers and supervisors;
be willing to accept assignments, criticism, etc.
• Be open to change / Flexibility – Willing to accept new duties and responsibility; respond well to sudden changes
(i.e. working hours fluctuating according to production); willing to help where needed most, cross-train.
• Be punctual and consistent in being on the job.
• Be available for and willing to work overtime.
• Follow through on assignments to completion.
• Perform all duties in a safe and efficient manner, utilizing required safety equipment.
• Keep work area neat and orderly.
• Report unsafe conditions and injuries to supervisors.
• Follow established procedures.
Division: 30 - Chief Buildings - Office
Reports To: Group Leader
Job Summary: Drafter prepares documents and drawings for plant fabrication and builder erection of materials based
on the order documents, design package, and drafting procedures. Drafting is provided that is accurate, complete and
with all appropriate drawings and documentation. Complexity of orders will consist of mainly moderate to high levels
with special assignments based on the senior drafter’s abilities. Mentors other drafters and employees in explaining
application and compliance of Chief’s practices. Assists other drafters by answering questions, providing direction, and
giving feedback upon reviewing their documents for compliance with Chief’s procedures.
Education: Post high-school coursework in trigonometry or advanced math with knowledge of basic drafting functions
and equipment.
Experience: Ten to fifteen years of metal building experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
• Maintain computer literacy in AutoCAD, MBS, IFS and other tools/systems available.
• Maintain complete familiarity with Chief’s products and procedures.
• Preparing erection drawings with accurate part identification, quantities, and complete sections and details for
proper installation of materials.
• Prepare legible and easy to comprehend fabrication documents.
• Keep accurate records of project hours, time worked, and group leader informed of schedule status and potential
delays.
• Keep good established communication with all project management, engineering, and drafting department
personnel during correlation of drafting aspects as a building order proceeds through the drafting department.
• Develop/maintain a high productivity rate with low errors and ensure that all projects are completed on or before
the scheduled due date.
• Responsible for sound judgment on details affecting economics of field erection versus plant fabrication.
• Provide feedback upon reviewing /checking drafting documentation prepared by others for improving knowledge,
performance, and quality.
• Make recommendations to management for improving processes.
• Recognized as subject matter expert on multiple drafting processes and product applications.
• Assist with scheduling, supervision, field cases, and other group leader duties when group leader is not available.
• Other duties as may be assigned.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES include the following:
• Provide unparalleled personal attention to meeting the needs of our customers.
• Treat all stakeholders with dignity and respect.
• Conduct all business with professional manner; phone, e-mail, written and personal
• Communication – Have good Written, Verbal and Listening Skills
• Cooperation / Teamwork / Attitude – Interact well with and assist others; get along with coworkers and supervisors;
be willing to accept assignments, criticism, etc.
• Be open to change / Flexibility – Willing to accept new duties and responsibility; respond well to sudden changes
(i.e. working hours fluctuating according to production); willing to help where needed most, cross-train.
• Be punctual and consistent in being on the job.
• Be available for and willing to work overtime.
• Follow through on assignments to completion.
• Perform all duties in a safe and efficient manner, utilizing required safety equipment.
• Keep work area neat and orderly.
• Report unsafe conditions and injuries to supervisors.
• Follow established procedures.