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Job Description

Our client, a leading fabricator for the oil and gas industry, is currently seeking an experienced Drafter to work in their piping department as a Lofting Technician.  Experience in either structural drafting or engineering is preferred.  Must be proficient in AutoCAD and Excel.  Experience in Orthview is a +.  Will be working 50-60 hrs/week. 

Job Purpose:

Prepares engineering plans by drawing system, components, and parts.

Duties:

* Prepares rough sketches by studying engineering specifications; creating a picture of the system, components, and parts.

* Prepares final drawings by studying engineering sketches, specifications, and supporting documents; developing a layout of the system, components, and parts; drawing multiple views of the system, components, and parts; depicting relationship of components and parts; identifying dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances, and materials.

* Identifies and verifies specifications by examining engineering documents; performing calculations.

* Modifies drawings by studying changes; redrawing system, components, and parts; changing identifications.

* Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information; conferring with engineers.

* Keeps equipment operational by following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures.

* Maintains data base by entering data; completing backups.

* Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reading technical publications.

* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Job Requirements

Skills/Qualifications:

AutoCAD, CAD, Drafting, Drafting Tools, Requirements Analysis, Deadline-Oriented, Self-Motivated, Design Skills, Analyzing Information, Equipment Maintenance, Innovation

***For immediate consideration, please apply online at www.spherion.com/jobs using code 1001318406 when prompted.