{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8cc7706c0b642b2f640b0a47","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8cc7706c0b642b2f640b0a47","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8cc7706c0b642b2f640b0a47","title":"Draftman","description":"Position Title: Draftman\n\nWage: $20-$30/hour\n\nShift: 1st\n\nHours: 7:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday\n\nWe are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Draftman to join a team in Springfield, MO. This role is ideal for someone who not only creates precise drawings but also understands how parts are manufactured and costed. The right candidate will play a critical role in bridging design, estimation, and production—ensuring projects are accurate, buildable, and delivered efficiently.\n\nThis associate to hire role offers the opportunity to be deeply involved in both the design and execution phases of projects. You’ll play a key part in ensuring that what’s designed can be successfully built—on time and on budget.\n\nDraftman Responsibilities include but are not limited to:\n\nCreate detailed fabrication drawings for production using Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar CAD software\nUtilize Autodesk Inventor (minimum 2 years of experience required) to design and model parts and assemblies\nInterpret blueprints, technical specifications, and customer requirements\nPrepare accurate material takeoffs and cost estimates for projects\nCollaborate closely with shop and production teams to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable\nReview and revise drawings as needed to address fabrication challenges or improve efficiency\nCommunicate with customers and vendors to clarify design details, specifications, and pricing\nSupport seamless project handoff from estimating to production\nIdentify potential design or production issues early and propose effective solutions\n\nDraftman Requirements:\n\nMinimum 2 years of experience using Autodesk Inventor or similar CAD software\nExperience in metal fabrication, machining, or manufacturing environments\nStrong proficiency in CAD software (Inventor, AutoCAD, or equivalent)\nSolid understanding of materials, labor, and fabrication processes\nAbility to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications\nStrong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills\nEffective communication skills for working with internal teams, customers, and vendors\nGoes beyond drafting with understanding of how parts are actually built\nAbility to identify and resolve issues before they reach production\nComfortable owning both the technical drawing and the cost estimation aspects of a project\nA proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and efficiency\n\nIND061\n\nQPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!\n\nWhy Work with QPS?\n\nAccess to sought-after positions with leading employers\nDedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process\n\nBest of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers and we will never ask you to pay a fee!\n\nPlease note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.\n\nWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.","company":"Qpsemploymentgroup","rawCompany":"qpsemploymentgroup","city":"Springfield","state":"MO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-18T16:13:59.467Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-3013.00","title":"Mechanical Drafters","slug":"mechanical-drafters"},{"code":"17-3019.00","title":"Drafters, All Other","slug":"drafters-all-other"},{"code":"17-3011.00","title":"Architectural and Civil Drafters","slug":"architectural-and-civil-drafters"}],"industries":[{"code":"541340","title":"Drafting Services","slug":"drafting-services"},{"code":"332322","title":"Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing","slug":"sheet-metal-work-manufacturing"},{"code":"332312","title":"Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing","slug":"fabricated-structural-metal-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Draftman","description":"Position Title: Draftman\n\nWage: $20-$30/hour\n\nShift: 1st\n\nHours: 7:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday\n\nWe are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Draftman to join a team in Springfield, MO. 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