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.

Additional information

Benjamin Sward, President

benjamin.sward@foreship.com