Drafter, Mechanical
Hybrid-based
ONET: 17-3011.01
3
Years
36
Skills
432h
Related instructions
6000h
On-the-job training
Classroom instruction topics
- Introduction to CAD
- Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry
- Fundamentals of CAD
- Advance CAD
- Engineering Materials
- Engineering Graphics II
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Applications
- English Composition
- Cullum Internal Training
On-the-job training
- Work Safety Practices
- Understand/Apply company safety policies and procedures.
- Complete OSHA 10 Training
- Understand basic jobsite safety
- Project Administration
- Participate in project kickoff meetings with project management team and provide input on project design, coordination, and detailing.
- Set up drafting project files following company templates.
- Set up project Revit model to include company title blocks, templates, and standard material families.
- Import and file initial models from the Architect, Engineer and other subcontractors.
- Create and maintain a central model for each project requiring coordination or prefabrication.
- Receive and maintain model updates from the A/E/Subs and update central model.
- Coordination, Design, Detailing
- Demonstrate ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
- Demonstrate the ability to read, understand, and follow BIM Execution Plans provided by A/E/C or generated in-house.
- Demonstrate the ability to read and understand all project submittal documentation for equipment and materials.
- Demonstrate the ability to source, assemble, read, and understand equipment installation and operation data to verify physical dimensions and clearances of equipment and materials to be designed, detailed, or coordinated.
- Draw rough sketches and detailed scale plans for piping, duct, and equipment based on preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets, and other data.
- Demonstrate the ability to model mechanical duct, mechanical piping, plumbing piping, and mechanical equipment utilizing Revit and following current codes, standards, and generally accepted construction practices.
- Perform routine design calculations required to size pipe and duct in accordance with current standards and codes.
- Demonstrate the ability to utilize Revit and Navisworks to coordinate the mechanical systems to avoid conflicts with other components of the mechanical systems.
- Demonstrate the ability to utilize Revit and Navisworks to coordinate the mechanical systems with other trades and within the architectural and structural components of the project.
- Participate in team coordination meetings to resolve any conflicts between systems and structures.
- Demonstrate the ability to submit requests for information that effectively documents the issue at hand.
- Demonstrate the ability to produce detailed scale coordination plans from the coordinated model.
- Demonstrate the ability to product accurate detail and dimension drawings from the model for shop prefabrication.
- Perform quantity takeoffs and organize cost data for prefabrication orders and cost estimating purposes.
- Demonstrate the ability to prepare technically accurate drawings/sketches using manual techniques with conventional drafting station/tools.
- Provide meaningful and innovative assistance to the construction management team by developing layout design solutions to construction issues/challenges, recommending alternate material substitutions or methods of installation, and applying reference reso
- Prepare technical reports and contribute to the development of fabrication specifications and other written documents.
- Assist in the planning or coordinating of shop prefabrication activities.
- Develop and maintain a schedule for coordination and fabrication tasks that fits within the overall general construction project schedule.
- Field Work
- Verify and document existing conditions for designs and installations in renovation work.
- Verify site conditions and dimensions for new construction projects prior to, and during construction to verify and update models and drawings as needed to reflect as-built conditions.
- Participate in on-site installation of designed and coordinated mechanical systems in order to develop a detailed understanding of the means/methods of construction as well as the logistics of a working construction site.
- Personal Professional Developement
- Communicate in a clear and concise manner with peers and management.
- Demonstrate a professional attitude by working efficiently in close cooperation with others, being adaptable to changes in plans and giving proper credit for assistance received through outside resources.
- Develop personal work schedules that properly assess assignments in order to meet published deadlines. Effectively communicate any issues that may prevent deadlines from being met.
- Adhere to all company rules and policies.
- Maintain a consistent work schedule by arriving prepared for work at the assigned time. Clearly communicate any issues arriving to work on time with supervision as soon as possible.
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