Position Summary
The Senior Drafter is responsible for producing and coordinating all technical drafting and design documentation at York Precast. This is a hands-on individual contributor role that serves as the primary technical resource for shop drawings, panel layouts, and production documentation, ensuring that all drawing outputs are accurate, production-ready, and delivered on schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Drafting & Documentation:
- Prepare and review shop drawings, panel layouts, embed details, connection hardware, and lifting point documentation using CAD and Revit.
- Ensure all drawing packages are accurate, complete, and aligned with project specifications and applicable codes.
- Maintain organized drawing records and version control across all active projects.
- Develop and maintain drawing standards and templates for York Precast.
Production Coordination:
- Work closely with the Plant Manager and production teams to ensure drawings are clear, executable, and available ahead of casting schedules.
- Participate in production planning discussions to flag drawing readiness and resolve conflicts early.
- Provide real-time technical support to the plant floor when drawing clarifications are needed.
Design Coordination & Stakeholder Communication:
- Liaise with structural engineers, project managers, and clients to clarify design requirements and incorporate revisions.
- Identify and communicate design or production conflicts in a timely manner.
- Support estimating and project teams with technical input on drawing scope and production feasibility.
Technology & Continuous Improvement:
- Maintain drafting software and support integration with supplier or client platforms as required.
- Identify opportunities to improve drawing accuracy, turnaround times, and documentation consistency.
- Stay current with precast industry standards, software updates, and best practices.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.
Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in Drafting Technology, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of experience in precast drafting, structural drafting, or a related technical role.
- Proficiency in CAD and Revit for structural and precast applications.
- Working knowledge of precast production systems, panel design, connection details, and shop drawing requirements.
- Familiarity with applicable codes and standards is an asset.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to drawing accuracy.
- Ability to read and interpret structural engineering drawings and specifications.
- Good communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across production, project, and engineering teams.
- Ability to manage multiple drawing packages and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required.
