Cornerstone Building Brands is a premier exterior building solutions provider committed to creating value for our customers and our communities. With unrelenting customer focus and strong emphasis on quality and performance, our products and solutions serve both the residential and commercial markets across North America.
The primary responsibility of Drafter I is to produce complete and accurate drafting deliverables (e.g., drawings, shop details, BOMs) while maintaining high quality and on-time delivery to meet specific customer requirements. This position requires technical knowledge of Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings, proficiency in detailing tools such as AutoCAD, and familiarity with interdepartmental processes. A strong understanding of advanced trigonometry and geometry is also necessary.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Produce neat, accurate, and easy-to-follow fabrication documents that reflect design calculations and comply with manufacturing limitations.
- Create accurate permits, approval, and erection drawings that align with purchase order requirements and provide detailed instructions for material erection.
- Manage tight schedules, often accommodating last-minute changes and shifting priorities.
- Communicate needs, concerns, and obstacles with team members to ensure prompt issue resolution.
- Respond quickly and professionally to calls, emails, and other correspondence from customers, design teams, or manufacturing—without compromising schedule commitments.
- Offer expert support in resolving field issues and provide necessary documentation for customer service while minimizing schedule impact.
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve productivity, accuracy, and overall performance.
- Safeguard company interests when investigating field modifications or deviations.
- Work additional hours when necessary to meet critical deadlines.
- Understand your role within the broader organizational system and be willing to step outside that role when needed.
- Participate in and provide back-checking feedback as part of continuous learning and development.
- Mentor and coach less experienced drafters.
- 3 years of experience in metal building drafting.
- 1 year of experience serving as a checker or quality inspector for buildings with complexity levels 1–4.
- 3 years of experience using Tekla, AutoCAD, Trimble Connect, and other detailing software.
- High attention to detail.
- Adaptability and strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to understand document workflows and follow detailed instructions.
- Ability to perform under pressure while adhering to established procedures and guidelines.
- Strong mathematical and trigonometric calculation skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration across all organizational levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
EDUCATION / ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required.
- Certification in AutoCAD, Tekla, or related design software preferred.
At Cornerstone Building Brands, We're deeply committed to building and measuring our progress against an inclusive and equitable work environment based on mutual respect, and where equal employment opportunities are available to all.
Cornerstone Building Brands believes strongly that the diversity of our company must reflect the communities in which we operate and the customers we serve. We are deeply committed to building an inclusive and equitable work environment based on mutual respect and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members.