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Prepare working/draft construction drawings for AutoCAD drafter. Proficient working knowledge, understanding, and application of critical industry accepted codes; IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC Steel Specification and Construction Manual, NDS, AREMA, AASHTO and AWS. The Planet Group is currently seeking

Job DescriptionSalary: $18.00 - $24.00hr Candidate must be able to prepare drawings and support the project management team on fireplace and chimney drawings. The CAD Drafter must be able to: Interpret plans and specifications Handle designing and drafting assignments under minimal supervision. Create drawings from written and verbal specifications from start to end Work closely with Estimators and Project Managers to ensure coordination design effort is maintained. Review drawings for completeness and accuracy. Maintain all revisions of project drawings. Examine and check engineering drawings for compliance with cited specifications Pay attention to details Communicate with Estimators / Project Managers Keep supervisor informed of your workloads and progress Improve industry knowledge and skills Professional appearance Participate in project meetings and conference calls as required. Organization of work and space Work effectively with supervisor Keep all paperwork organized and easy to locate Keep all CAD drawings organized on the computer Input ideas for the department Take additional responsibilities Be professional and always courteous Skills required: Proficient in AutoCAD (at least version 2012) Read architectural/structural drawings Able to use Microsoft Word / Excel / Projects with proficiency Attention to detail, carefully following instruction and checking work for accuracy Good timekeeping and work ethic Additional requirements: Ability to build and maintain drawings effectively Needs to be able to take direction from Supervisor or Project Manager Ability to work in the face of pressure of deadlines Communicates with Estimators / Project Managers for the project(s) they are assigned Expectations: Create shop drawings that our clients come to expect from us Provide shop drawings for review that requires minimal changes Primary purpose of drawings are for coordination with other trades as well as for our clients