Drafter

We are one of the nations leading providers of industrial solutions serving as the single-source for our clients custom shell and tube heat transfer equipment. Our fully integrated shop services include state-of-the-art technologies engineering design manufacturing fabrication maintenance and repair.

Ohmstede is looking for a candidate responsible for developing revising and maintaining fabrication drawings and bill of materials for shell and tube heat exchangers and related equipment. Works directly with engineering to ensure drawings accurately reflect design requirements and are executable by the shop without delay or rework. Supports the full job lifecycle from initial design through fabrication and redline completion.

Major Duties:

• Drawing Development & Accuracy Generate detailed fabrication drawings layouts and section views based on engineering calculations sketches and customer specifications.
• Design Interpretation Review customer specifications purchase orders estimates and engineering notes to ensure drawings align with job requirements and scope.
• Code & Standards Compliance Ensure all drawings meet applicable ASME TEMA API and company standards prior to release.
• BOM Creation & Validation Develop and maintain accurate bill of materials aligned with drawings engineering notes and procurement needs.
• Interference & Fit-Up Checks Create scaled layouts to verify clearances component fit-up and assembly feasibility prior to release to shop.
• Revision & Change Management Update drawings based on engineering changes customer comments and field/shop redlines while maintaining proper revision control.
• Production Support Interface with shop personnel QC and engineering to resolve drawing issues clarify design intent and minimize fabrication delays.
• Document Control Coordination Support drawing transmittals and ensure correct revisions are issued for customer approval and internal distribution.
• Reverse Engineering Develop drawings and BOMs from existing equipment field measurements or shop components when required.
• Data & File Management Maintain organized electronic records of drawings revisions and related documentation in accordance with company procedures.
• Continuous Improvement Identify drawing errors inefficiencies or recurring issues and work with engineering to improve standards and practices.

Core Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and drawing accuracy
• Practical Understanding of fabrication processes and shop capabilities
• Ability to identify fit-up and constructability issues before release
• High accountability for quality and completeness of work
• Strong sense of urgency to support production schedules

Performance Expectations:

• Deliver drawings that are complete accurate and fabrication-ready
• Minimize shop questions rework and field corrections
• Maintain current revisions across all active jobs
• Support engineering and production to keep jobs moving
• Respond quickly to drawing issues impacting fabrication

Required:

• Associate degree or technical training in drafting/design (or equivalent experience)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D) and/or SolidWorks
• Working knowledge of fabrication drawings and bill of materials

Preferred:

• Experience with shell & tube heat exchangers or pressure vessels
• Familiarity with ASME Section VIII TEMA and API standards
• Experience in a fabrication or heavy industrial environment

Skills:

• Strong geometry and dimensional calculation ability
• Ability to read and interpret engineering calculations and specifications
• Organized and capable of managing multiple jobs and revisions
• Effective communication with engineering production and QC

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• Office based drafting role with frequent interaction on shop floor
• Exposure to fabrication processes welding machining and assembly operations
• Requires coordination with production QC and engineering teams

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