Job description
Marine Drafter/Designer
Chesapeake Shipbuilding is the most successful shipyard and naval architecture firm of its kind in the United States today. With over thirty years of direct industry experience, we have become a leading designer and builder of a notable array of commercial ships from 90 to 300ft.
We are seeking a talent Marine Drafter/Designer based out of our Salisbury, MD shipyard. The Marine Drafter/Designer is responsible for preparing detailed working drawings and 3D models for assigned projects. Primarily these designs are for vessels, vessel systems, and marine engineering drawings. Duties for this role include drafting and design assistance and any additional engineering support work.
Responsibilities:
- Develop engineering drawings, checking dimensions of units, connections to be used, relation of one component to another, and relation of various materials to the complete structure or project.
- Perform drawing updates in AutoCAD 2016 or later, to support engineering teams to create new, revise existing drawings or convert drawings.
- Create 3D surface models in Rhino with Orca3D plug-in.
- Create hull and tank computer models using GHS software.
- Track and manage incorporation of drawing technical and administrative comments from multiple sources.
- Perform surveys, ship checks, and analyze as-built drawings, redline mark ups and other correspondence to develop or revise drawings for various engineering disciplines.
- Track detailed comments and their resolution across multiple vessel classes to ensure all end products are consistent and in accordance with governing documents and specifications.
Qualifications:
- Candidate must have 5 years minimum experience in marine design and technical drafting with high proficiency in the use of AutoCAD.
- Candidate should be proficient with Rhino and be capable of surface modelling.
- Associate Degree or applicable training certifications.
- Knowledge of marine industry and marine vocabulary is highly desired.
- Knowledge of engineering practices, mathematics, and other physical sciences to complete drawings.
- Experience with Excel, Microsoft Office as well as experience with other engineering software
- Applicant must be able to take detailed verbal direction and deliver accurate drawings.
- Candidate must have strong ability to multi-task and juggle multiple project deadlines concurrently.
- Strong attention to quality, organization skills, computing, and presentation skills.
- Strong work ethic and dedication.
- Must work well in a team dynamic.
- Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Ability to perform repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
- Must be physically able to lift 40 lbs., crawl through open watertight hatches, climb twenty-foot ladders, climb through 18”x24” manholes and inspect all spaces inside and outside of a vessel.
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