About The Role

The drafting group creates the design, configurations, and construction plans based on engineering guidance necessary to guide our production teams to manufacture industry leading homes and components for our customers.

The Drafter creates design, configuration and construction plans using computer aided design and desktop software, in accordance with engineering and code specifications, for production teams. This role may work independently or under direct supervision executing specific process steps under continuous quality review and coaching as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Preparation of engineering construction documents for a factory assembly line. This will include designs and specifications of floor plans, floor framing plan, elevations, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, roof framing, DWV isometric, cold and hot isometrics, and energy systems in accordance with manager’s directions, instructions, design concepts, and sales orders.
- Legibly and accurately draw and modify construction drawings from rough sketches, verbal instructions, and designer drawings for use on factory assembly lines,
- Produce handwritten or computer aided drafting prints,
- Produce manufactured housing design layouts
- Create virtual section views / detailed drawings,
- Create exterior elevations,
- Create & design sales brochures,
- Maintain generation of floorplan approval documents and submittals the appropriate agencies,
- Recognizes and suggests ways for cost savings
Work closely with sales, design and other departments to gather specifications and draft various options and layouts for marketing and client specific consideration.
Follow written and verbal instructions and guidelines in order to work with minimal supervision while being able to multitask and shift focus within different tasks.
Manage project priorities to meet shifting timeline needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A minimum of two (2) years of architectural design experience is desired.
Drafting experience in the manufactured home business is a plus, but not mandatory.
Proficiency with architectural desktop software such as AutoCAD preferred. CAD certificate from trade school or equivalent preferred. Note that some locations do not use architectural desktop software.
Working knowledge of wood construction systems designs.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
Understand building Codes for both HUD and MOD specifications.
Ability to research construction codes and references (IRC or IBC).
A very solid residential plumbing and electrical knowledge.
High School diploma or equivalent required, drafting degree and 2 years of higher education preferred.
Math skills to include a solid understanding of geometry and trigonometry.
Proficient in Microsoft office tools (Outlook, Word)
Must be able to perform work on a timely schedule while working as part of a tight-knit design team.
Ability to work additional and/or alternative hours depending on deadlines and company needs
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Self-starter with strong work ethic.
Ability to work in a complex deadline-oriented environment.
Excellent mechanical aptitude.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and guidelines in order to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to keep abreast of current CAD standards to maintain drawing and bill of material development process.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Minimal exposure to heat, cold, noise and working outdoors
Must wear personal protective equipment as required in the manufacturing facility
Requires sitting to a significant degree
Heavy Work-Exerting up to 25 pounds of force periodically, and/or up to 25 pounds or force infrequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear

Disclaimer: “This job description is intended to provide general information about the position. It is not an employment contract. As with all positions, the responsibilities and duties of this position may change. The company, in its discretion, may alter this job description at any time with or without notice.”

EEO/AA Statement: Cavco Industries Inc., and all of its Subsidiaries are an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression in the programs or activities which it operates.

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