AUTOCAD DRAFTER, FORT LAUDERDALE
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:
- Detail oriented
- Strong Team mentality
- Structured, creative, and solution-oriented
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication skills, fluent in English, both oral and written
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships
Interested candidates may submit their resume and a cover letter to HR@foreship.com at the latest by April 30th, 2023.