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Piping Drafter
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14 August 2026 (6 hours ago)
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11 November 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Recruiter Questions at the bottom. Additional Notes in Requirements
Job Description: Mechanical Drafter
Location: Kaukauna WI (Team Industries)
Work Hours: MondayThursday 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM (10-hour shifts); occasional overtime required
About Team Industries:
Team Industries is a trusted leader in custom piping and fabrication solutions. Based in Kaukauna WI we specialize in delivering high-quality mechanical solutions without engaging in design work. Our commitment to excellence ensures every project is completed with precision and attention to detail. We value a collaborative fast-paced and innovative work environment where technology and professional growth are continuously prioritized.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Mechanical Drafter with strong mechanical aptitude math proficiency and technical drafting skills to join our this role you will transform ISO drawings into spooled fabrication-ready outputs while adhering to customer guidelines ASME codes and company specifications. The ideal candidate has an eye for detail excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Translate ISO drawings into spooled outputs using AutoCAD 3D AutoCAD Spoolgen or Spoolfab.
- Verify and measure drawings to ensure compliance with customer and industry standards.
- Understand and apply ASME codes customer specifications and company guidelines.
- Perform geometric trigonometric and general calculations to validate drawings.
- Use Excel for calculations VLOOKUPs pivot tables and reporting.
- Analyze drawings for missing information or errors and resolve issues efficiently.
- Communicate effectively with customers by drafting RFIs (Requests for Information).
- Maintain attention to detail while working in a 2D environment with non-scaled drawings.
- Work independently while asking clarifying questions when necessary.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure project success.
Qualifications:
Required Skills:
- Strong mechanical aptitude (e.g. experience fixing cars or machinery).
- Proficiency in AutoCAD 3D AutoCAD Spoolgen or Spoolfab.
- Basic math skills including geometry and trigonometry.
- Proficient in Excel (VLOOKUP calculations pivot tables).
- Visual and spatial recognition skills for interpreting non-scaled 2D drawings.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities to identify and correct drawing issues.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Revit or BIM is a plus but not required.
- Associates or Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering (preferred but not required).
- Experience working with ASME codes or similar industry standards.
Work Environment and Benefits:
- A dynamic and fast-paced environment with a focus on innovation.
- Fun yet professional culture equipped with cutting-edge technology (3-monitor workstations).
- Opportunities for growth and skill development.
- Contract-to-permanent opportunities typically after six months.
Compensation: Targeted under $25/hour based on experience.
Screening Questions for Mechanical Drafter Candidates
Mechanical Aptitude:
- Can you share examples of your hands-on mechanical experience (e.g. fixing cars or machinery)
- How comfortable are you with troubleshooting and resolving mechanical or technical challenges
Math and Technical Skills:
- Describe your experience with AutoCAD 3D or other drafting tools. Which features do you use most often
- How familiar are you with Excel Have you worked with VLOOKUPs pivot tables or complex formulas
- What is your experience with applying geometry and trigonometry in a professional setting
Attention to Detail:
- How do you ensure accuracy when working with 2D non-scaled drawings
- Can you give an example of when you identified and resolved an issue in a set of drawings or plans
Communication and Teamwork:
- How do you approach writing RFIs or communicating questions to clients
- Share an example of when you collaborated with a team to complete a project successfully.
Organizational and Problem-Solving Skills:
- How do you prioritize tasks when working under tight deadlines
- Can you describe a time when you noticed a discrepancy in a drawing or project and took steps to resolve it
Cultural Fit:
- How do you adapt to a fast-paced ever-evolving work environment
- Why are you interested in a role at Team Industries given that we focus on execution and not design
Let me know if youd like additional refinements!
Requirements
Requirements
Looking for good Mechanical aptitude
o Fix cars
o Good with fixing machinery
o Good skills overall mechanically
Looking for good Math skills
o Excel is used a lot
VLOOKUP
General Calculations
Pivots
o Geometry
o Trigonometry
o They will measure calculate and verify drawings from our customers
We do NOT design here at Team
o If they want to Design they will not be a good fit here.
Proficiency in CAD
o AutoCAD 3D
o AutoCAD
o Spoolgen
o Spoolfab
o Other
REVIT or BIM knowledge is a plus NOT Required
Technical Skills
o Critical for translating concepts and plans in the ISO to Spool
o Attention to all DETAILS
Read Understand Retain and Adhere to customer
guidelines/specifications
Read Understand Retain and Adhere to codes and specs by Team
Read Understand Retain and Adhere to ASME
Visual and Spatial recognition
o We work in 2D not to scale (do they have spatial skills to see how large pipe is)
Communication
o Able to work Independently (but ask if they have questions)
o Able to work on a Team cohesively
o Good Verbal and Written communication (will write RFIs to customers)
Problem Solving
o Ability to look at ISO to Spool and find what is missing wrong needed
Work Week:
o 4 Ten Hour days M-TH 6:30-5 with a half hour for lunch
o Some OT will be required from time to time
Degree Preferred but not required (2 yr some 4 year)
o Mechanical
o Civil
Those tend to work the best here.
Works well in a Fast-Paced Environment
Works well under pressure
Works well with tight deadlines
Organizational skills a huge plus
Attention to Details extremely important
Likes a fun but serious work environment
o 3 monitors
o Always updating technology and keeping things progressing forward
We target under $25 if possible but dont rule out others just in case
We like 6 months to perm for most contracts
And we like to interview and we will follow up same day typically on results we try to
move fast
Benefits
Additional Info from Lisa:
We are looking for what we always look for NOT a designer but someone that is OK not Designing but better with Data Manipulation and has some cad skills more Mechanical Minded. Our pay is lower than normal. That is why people with a good mechanical brain and computer skills with some cad seem to catch on and no Piping skills where we train them up and as they grow so does their pay.
Required Skills:
Excel Mechanical aptitude
Required Education:
HSED and 1-3 years of experience
