CAD Drafter - Fall Protection

Atlantic Fall Protection, Inc. is based in the United States (EST) and is a rapidly growing turnkey fall protection company dedicated to eliminating one of the greatest threats to employee safety; falls from elevated work environments. We handle every aspect of fall protection systems, including design, engineering, fabrication, installation, training, and inspection.

We are looking for a Drafter to work with our team to create and convert designs into technical plans.

The Drafter will be responsible for creating detailed technical drawings and plans, calculating material and equipment requirements, and communicating production methods with our team of fabricators. This role involves the ability to design with AutoCAD to create detailed technical drawings and specifications. The Drafter will liaise with customers and engineers, ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards, prepare project close-out documentation, and assist in the reporting processes.

Responsibilities:

Design and Drafting:
Gather drawings and specifications from customers and engineers to understand product and structural requirements.
Utilize AutoCAD to create detailed technical drawings and specifications.
Prepare and review rough sketches in AutoCAD to collaborate with the client and estimating team for accuracy.
Design and develop engineering systems and components.
Calculate dimensions, weight limitations, and material requirements.
Identify potential operational issues and redesign products to improve functionality.

Project Support:
Support senior engineers in the execution of project tasks.
Participate in project meetings and provide updates on assigned tasks.

Quality Assurance:
Ensure final designs comply with industry regulations and quality standards.
Review and validate design accuracy before production.
Present designs with minimal errors, perform self-checks.

Documentation and Reporting:
Create manuals describing the operation, features, and maintenance of existing products.
Maintain organized records of designs, drawings, and project documentation.
Prepare inspection findings and project close-out documentation.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.