Who we are:
Fabcon companies manufactures and erects precast concrete for every type of structureProjects range from a 10,000 square-foot machine shop to a one-million square foot distribution center, and from a single-story bakery to a 16-story housing facilityOur serviceability begins at the first design meeting, through our plants, to the construction site and continues throughout the life of the buildingFrom superior design and professional construction crews to building-life-cycle savings, we deliver the best possible building solutionFabcon has manufacturing plants in kansas, michigan, minnesota, new york, ohio, and pennsylvania.
What we believe:
Safety and quality above all.
Creating a positive customer experience.
Acting with integrity.
Treating people with respect.
Nurturing a spirit of innovation.
Always finding a better way.
Why join us:
Our commitment to innovation, quality and safety is reflected in everything we doDiversity, respect, trust and personal responsibility are all critical components to our successWorking at fabcon is a team endeavor, where people are dedicated, energetic with a natural drive for this challenging work environment.
Purpose/scope:
The drafter will produce precast wall panel elevations; a design set for the engineer, an approval set for the customer and a final set for field use along with production drawings and steel drawings for plant and vendor use.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
With a computer aided drafting system, layout precast units to correlate with plans, specifications, addendum and the bid package; recommends efficient and cost saving panel layouts to the related parties
Communicate with external contacts (architects, engineers, general contractors, steel vendors, outsource companies and their related positions), as well as internal contacts, as needed
Document any changes or concerns and forward to the job team
Create/edit drawings to be used in the plant for production and product erection
Carry out all other related tasks to reach the goals of the drafting group
Input ideas to streamline processes
Help create and improve standards
Basic qualifications
A two (2) year technical college degree related to the construction industry, specific to drafting required, or equivalent
Other required qualifications:
Able to read and understand blueprints, customer sketches and specifications
Proficient in autocad
Ability to correspond well with others and the flexibility to change tasks in midstream
Some discretion and independent judgment may be required
Well versed with microsoft office (word, excel, outlook)
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all internal and external contacts
Ability to work more than a 40-hour work week when required
Preferred qualifications:
Located within approximately one hour driving time from the plant/office
Knowledge of precast wall construction
Physical requirements:
Office: move 25lbs (not for all jobs, reasonable accommodations will be made), work with a computer for extended periods of time
Ability to work under strict deadlines
Ability to work in both a team setting as well as an individual setting
Work environment:
This position works in an office environment occasional travel to other plant locations; plant, yard and field visits will be required occasionally
Office: quiet with some ambient noise, climate controlled, fluorescent lighting
Field: all types of weather conditions (year-round, mid-west and northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles
Plant/yard: all types of weather conditions (year-round, mid-west and northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., h1b status).
Affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
Fabcon is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employerWe welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, family care status, veteran status, marital status, or any other lawfully protected statusMinorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans are encouraged to applyIf you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our human resources department.
Qualified applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check upon receipt of conditional job offersOur drug free workplace policy is available for inspection in the human resources office in minnesota or at one of our plant locations during normal business hours.
We participate in e-verify and if you are hired, we will provide the social security administration (ssa) and, if necessary, the department of homeland security (dhs), with information from your form i-9 to confirm work authorizationIf the government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to provide you with written instructions and an opportunity to contact dhs and/or the ssa before taking adverse action against youPlease refer to the posters on our website or dhs for more information on e-verify.
