Detailer/Drafter - NM

As a Detailer/Drafter at New Millennium, your key responsibilities include preparing accurate joist and deck layout plans using AutoCAD, managing the preparation of RFIs, and coordinating project details with customers and engineers. You will also calculate loading based on design specifications and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

To become a Detailer/Drafter at New Millennium, you should have good verbal and written communication skills, be fluent in AutoCAD, and possess a strong capability to visualize how elements fit together. A CAD-related degree or experience in structural or joist detailing is preferred but not strictly necessary.

Fluency in AutoCAD is crucial for a Detailer/Drafter at New Millennium, as it is the primary tool used for preparing fabrication bills and layout plans. Proficiency in other CAD software can also be beneficial, along with a strong understanding of structural design principles.

Yes! New Millennium values varied backgrounds. While experience in structural detailing is preferred for the Detailer/Drafter position, candidates with strong relevant skills, a CAD-related degree, or a willingness to learn and adapt are encouraged to apply.

At New Millennium, teamwork is encouraged through a collaborative approach. Detailers/Drafters coordinate with each other and with engineers and customers regularly to tackle challenges effectively and provide optimal solutions, fostering a supportive work environment.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you've successfully used AutoCAD. Discuss the complexity of the designs you've worked on and how your proficiency contributed to project success.

Share your strategies for time management and project prioritization. Discuss how you assess deadlines, communicate with team members, and ensure quality across multiple tasks.

Provide a clear example of a challenge you encountered, how you approached finding a solution, and what the outcome was. Emphasize your problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Talk about the specific techniques you use to check your work for accuracy, such as reviewing your calculations, cross-referencing with project documents, or using software tools to minimize errors.

Discuss your communication methods, such as regular updates, seeking feedback, and clarifying requirements. Highlight how you foster collaboration to achieve project alignment.

Share your enthusiasm for the industry and specific aspects of New Millennium that attract you, such as their commitment to quality, innovation, or collaboration. Express how your values align with the company’s mission.

Explain your thought process and techniques for visualizing designs, possibly mentioning specific examples where this skill was critical for project success.

Illustrate your openness to feedback by discussing how you actively solicit it, incorporate suggestions into your work, and view feedback as an opportunity for improvement.

Discuss specific tools or methods you’re familiar with for calculating loads, demonstrating your technical expertise and understanding of engineering principles.

Explain your flexibility and willingness to adapt. Discuss examples where you successfully adjusted to changes while maintaining project integrity and deadlines.