Tract Bid 1 Draftsman

Job Summary: The Tract Bid Draftsman I is an entry-level role responsible for drafting and maintaining bid and planning documents in support of the Development Team. This position works closely with the Tract Bid Department Manager and other departments to ensure accurate cabinet designs, proper clearances, and timely completion of bids and revisions in accordance with company standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft, provide and maintain needed bid and/or job planning documents in conformance with company standards for graphics, text and information processing.
• Provide necessary shop details explaining unusual or non-standard features on cabinets.
• Assure that all cabinets are designed and sized properly for correct installation and operation.
• Assure proper clearances for door swing operation of customer appliances.
• Must be able to meet qualitative and quantitative output of bids and change orders within the scheduled time period.
• Must be able to identify problems with own area and assist in implementing solutions.
• Work and communicate effectively with other departments, especially Sales and Production, to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Occasional travel to other KMC facilities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Must have fundamental computer skills and the ability to perform them without close supervision.
• Must have good mathematical skills.
• Must have the ability to read and comprehend construction blueprints.
• Must be able to manage distractions.

Essential Functions of the Job: 

1. Must be able to concentrate for long periods of time without making errors.
2. Must work the required daily and weekly hours to complete scheduled work.
3. Must be of sound mind and able to exercise good social skills with customers and co-workers.
4. Sits for several hours or more per day.
5. May stand and walk several hours per day.
6. Sometimes lifts and carries heavy objects.
7. Bends, stretches, reaches and twists while performing duties of the job.
8. Frequently uses fingers to operate telephone, grasp and use writing implements and papers, operate calculator and computer, and perform other job duties.
9. Must have correction vision to:
   1. Complete forms and other necessary paperwork
   2. Be aware of surroundings and location of items needed
   3. Perform various job duties
10. Must have corrected hearing to listen to:
    1. Needs of customers in person and over the telephone
    2. Needs and advice from supervisor and co-workers
    3. The environment to be aware of surroundings.
11. Must be able to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, and customers, both over the phone and in person.
12. Must be alert and able to identify a hazard, should one occur, in order to avoid it, by correcting immediately or reporting immediately as necessary.

II. Exertion Requirements: Light

III. Sensory Requirements: Light

• Must have fundamental computer skills and the ability to perform them without close supervision.
• Must have good mathematical skills.
• Must have the ability to read and comprehend construction blueprints.
• Must be able to manage distractions.