Designer/Drafter (Hybrid/Remote)

Greco, a CSW Industrials affiliated business, is a leading manufacturer of high quality, corrosion resistant aluminum railing systems in North America.

Certified by the industry’s top powder coating manufacturers, Greco provides tough, durable, weather resistant powder coated finishes on its aluminum railings.

With both standard and custom panels, Greco offers endless choices to create a unique architectural design for each and every project.

Greco meticulously designs, engineers, and manufactures custom glass, picket, and panel railing systems for both renovation and new construction of residential and high-rise structures.

The Designer will be responsible for preparing electronic working plans, technical and shop drawings for various railing and architectural projects from preliminary concepts, sketches, calculations, specification sheets, and other data.

The Designer will review plans and confer with internal stakeholders to meet project specifications, complete documentation packages, and produce drawing sets.

This role is hybrid, in office 2-3 days per week, but consideration will be given to qualified candidates within central Florida (greater Tampa and Orlando metro areas), who are able to work remotely and come into the office twice a month.

Job Responsibilities :

• Design and prepare detailed electronic working plans, charts and / or scale drawings for railings and architectural projects from observation, measurements, sketches, and specifications
• Produce detailed drawings and specifications using dedicated computer software to produce design specifications, including parts lists and cost information
• Work closely with both the Project Manager and Production Supervisor to select cost effective materials and construction techniques
• Create custom architectural products from Elevation sketches and incorporate the design drawings into tool palettes
• Make basic computations to determine layout of charts, strength of materials and requirements for structural design
• Organize and maintain a design and digital file database for each project
• Provide technical guidance and direction to staff in the interpretation and implementation of specifications and requirements and the procurement and use of design files
• Prepare electronic layouts, charts, detailed scale drawings, and material and equipment requirements from sketches, specifications, and standard layouts provided
• Revise computer-aided designs and plans to comply with modified specifications made during actual construction
• Interface with departmental personnel to obtain details of equipment and materials requirements
• Brainstorm as part of a team or develop design concepts using computer-aided design, and other traditional design tools
• Review plans and writing technical reports to meet project specifications
• Complete documentation packages and produce drawing sets
• Employ problem-solving strategies and find solutions to product design issues
• Successfully carry out assignments on project design teams

Essential Skills & Experience :

• Diploma in architecture, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field required
• 2 years of design experience in miscellaneous metals or similar industry
• Proven analytical skills; the ability to identify customer needs and to effectively communicate with them is required
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong presentation, oratory, and written skills
• Demonstrated ability to finish multiple projects on time and scale
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, and advanced experience with Excel and Word.
• 2 years minimum 3D with Revit or full AutoCAD experience
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills
• Ability to follow through and complete overlapping projects
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and / or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts
• Excellent organization and project management skills, including the ability to multitask in a fast-paced product development environment
• Time management skills, ability to multi-task, and have excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimum supervision
• Collaborative in dealing with customers and fellow employees, maintaining excellent working relationships
• Receptive to change - can adapt to changing circumstances

Greco, a CSW Industrials company, does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, political affiliation, disability, age, genetic information, or veteran status.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).