Mechanical Drafter Apprenticeship
WHAT DOES A MECHANICAL DRAFTER DO?
Utilizes manual and/or computer-aided drafting programs to translate design information and specification into as-builts or updated drawings.
MECHANICAL DRAFTER APPRENTICESHIP
During an apprenticeship, you receive work experience and job-related education in all phases of the occupation necessary to develop the skill and proficiency of a skilled professional. We rotate you throughout the various work processes to ensure you are a well-rounded professional upon completion of the apprenticeship.
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The apprenticeship requires you to complete 6,000 hours of on-the-job training. A year consists of 2,000 hours, so you will complete the required hours at the conclusion of the three-year program. During the term of your apprenticeship, you are required to complete the applied science mechanical drafting certificate program at a local technical school.
REQUIREMENTS
- Strong grasp of mathematics concepts
- Detailed-oriented
- Great communication skills
- Ability to read, understand, and follow BIM execution plans provided by A/E/C or generated in-house.
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- Adheres to strict deadlines
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
- Ability to read and understand all project submittal documentation for equipment and materials.
- 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.
- Ability to model mechanical duct, mechanical piping, plumbing piping, and mechanical equipment utilizing Revit and following current codes, standards, and generally accepted construction practices.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.
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- 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.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow drawings, specifications, and BIM execution plans.
- Ability to read and understand all project submittal documentation for equipment and materials.
- 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.
- 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 pipes and ducts in accordance with current standards and codes.
- Demonstrate the ability to utilize Revit and Navisworks to coordinate the mechanical systems with other trades and avoid conflicts.
- 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.
- Draw rough sketches and detailed scale plans for piping, ducts, and equipment based on preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets, and other data.
- Demonstrate the ability to produce detail and dimension drawings from the model for shop prefabrication.
- Perform quantity takeoffs for prefabrication orders and cost-estimating purposes.
- Demonstrate the ability to prepare accurate drawings/sketches using manual techniques with conventional drafting station/tools.
- Provide meaningful and innovative assistance to the construction management team
- Prepare technical and other written documents.
- Assist in the planning or coordinating of shop prefabrication activities.
- Develop and maintain a schedule for coordination and fabrication tasks.