AUTOCAD DRAFTER, FORT LAUDERDALE

JOB PROFILE:

Full-time AutoCAD Drafter position in Foreship’s Fort Lauderdale office
Support Foreship’s team of naval architects, engineers, and project managers with cruise ship drawings and other project documentation
Create and update ship plans, technical ship drawings, and other documents
Offer creative design solutions
Identify dimensions, measurements, and select materials for design
Contribute to the continuous improvement of Foreship’s drawing standards

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Successful completion of high school diploma or equivalent
0 to 3 years’ experience working as a professional drafter
Strong working ability and knowledge of AutoCAD
Strong computer skills (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to learn and use drawing/file management software according to company practices
Understanding of general engineering drawing practices
Ability to learn and apply various rule sets to designs and drawings (ie. SOLAS, Marine Classification Societies, etc.)
Ability to work in Foreship’s Fort Lauderdale office
Travel domestically and internationally as needed
Support projects onboard ships, in dry dock, and in shipyard environments as needed

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

2-year associates in Drafting & Design Technologies or similar accreditation
Experience working in ship design, shipyards, or similar working environments
Working knowledge of technical ship terminology
Familiarity with ship drawings (ie. General Arrangement, Structural Fire Protection Plan, etc.)
Beginner to intermediate working ability with 3D design software and other technical software (ie. Rhino, Cadmatic, Ship Constructor, etc.)
Working knowledge of SOLAS, Marine Classification Societies, and other relevant rule sets
American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) Certification or similar

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

Interested candidates may submit their resume and a cover letter to HR@foreship.com at the latest by April 30th, 2023.

Additional information

Benjamin Sward, President