Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. FabTek Industries is a U.S.-based fabrication partner serving the power and utility sector. The Design Drafter converts engineering and customer requirements into accurate, manufacturable 2D and 3D CAD drawings and models for transformer cabinets, bus duct systems, substation support structures, and related components. The role also collaborates with engineering, project management, and production teams, maintains drawing documentation, and improves drafting workflows.
Responsibilities
- Turning engineering and customer requirements into accurate and manufacturable drawings
- Prepares detailed 2D and 3D CAD models and drawings for transformer cabinets, bus duct systems, substation support structures, and related components, ensuring they meet specifications, industry standards, and internal quality guidelines
- Interpreting sketches, technical documents, and specifications
- Collaborating with engineering, project management, and production teams
- Updating drawings based on feedback or design changes
- Maintain drawing libraries, apply standard drawing templates, and support documentation for fabrication and assembly
- Identifying opportunities to streamline drafting workflows and enhance clarity and consistency across design documents
Skills
- 3+ years of drafting/detailing experience in sheet metal fabrication, weldments, or structural metal (job-shop / contract manufacturing strongly preferred over pure OEM product design)
- Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and 2D drafting (SolidWorks, AutoCAD or equivalent); ability to import and work from customer STEP/IGES/native files
- Working knowledge of sheet metal flat-pattern development and bend allowances/deductions , and an understanding that these are tooling- and machine-specific
- Fluent in reading and interpreting fabrication prints, GD&T, weld symbols, and finish callouts
- Demonstrated ability to produce clean, build-ready BOMs and cut lists
- Strong attention to detail with a documented track record of low drawing-error and rework rates
- Strong technical drawing skills, including Drawing and Technical Drawing, with the ability to translate concepts into clear, detailed plans
- Proficiency in Engineering Drawings and Architectural Drawings, with experience reading and producing layout, section, and detail views
- Hands-on experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar) and adherence to drafting standards
Benefits
- Remote role
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