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Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
Product Engineer (Drafter)
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An Estimator provides cost estimates for a project, based on an evaluation of the materials, labor, time and equipment needed to complete the project. May specialize in many aspects of construction or in manufacturing and design industries.
$67,502 / year median in Wisconsin
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Come Join Us! From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here . Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future. The Autocad Designer focuses on using architectural drawings and specifications to produce submission drawings timely, with accuracy and completeness, and within budget. The Engineer uses software to generate drawings for custom window projects. The position reports to the Engineering Manager.
Job Responsibilities Include:
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and project specifications.
- Use software; AutoCAD (2D,3D) or Autodesk Inventor to generate complete and accurate information for a given project.
- Research and analyze the sales, estimating, and production requirements of a given order or window series.
- Research and analyze the engineering product standards and requirements of a project.
- Produce a complete submission package at an elevated level of accuracy in a timely manner.
- Champion safety culture, quality, and process improvement.
- Other duties as assigned.
What We Are Looking For:
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- Associate degree in an Engineering related program or equivalent industry experience is preferred.
- Aluminum window experience is preferred, but other related fields are welcome.
- Proven proficiency in utilizing AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Basic knowledge of computers and preferred programs. (Autodesk Inventor, Epicor, Bluebeam).
- Must be able to self-check their own output of work to ensure accuracy.
- Aptitude to troubleshoot problems and arrive at logical solutions.
- Ability to manage own direction and workload with minimal supervision. What OBE Offers You Benefits that benefit you
- industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee Work-life balance
- PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose Compensation that rewards your hard work
- A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses Training
- We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed OBE Privacy Policy OBE will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about their own or others' pay.