Drafting Technician

Drafting Technician at Land O'Lakes summary:

The Drafting Technician supports engineering and maintenance projects by creating and updating Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) using AutoCAD and other CAD software. They ensure compliance with Process Safety Management standards through accurate documentation and collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers across multiple plant locations. The role involves both office work and periodic travel to plant sites to maintain up-to-date technical drawings and support continuous plant improvements.

This position manages the design documentation required for capital projects, maintenance projects, Moc’s, PSM processes, and on-going facilities updates across the Omnium division.

This position supports the needs within Omnium Engineering, maintenance, and Omnium divisions to be compliant with PSM chemicals and support policies requiring computer aided design and drafting. Position will support the Omnium division. This position requires excellent verbal and written communication, focus, along with strong organization and time management skills. Must be proficient in AutoCAD 24 and newer versions.

Work with Omnium division staff and individual Plant Managers and their operations and maintenance teams to identify and support continuous improvements in plant operations through Auto Cad. Support changes and foster cooperation. Develop and update all procedural, project, maintenance, and safety P&’s and process related improvements to remain compliant.

• Support and design P&’s for new capital and maintenance projects across the Omnium division.

• Update and maintain all process and utility P&’s across Omnium division

• Working closely with contractors, suppliers, and customers to provide updated P&’s for business related relationships across Omnium division.

• Travel across Omnium Division to meet company demands

Pay: $26- 28 per hour

Hours/Shift: First shift 6am - 2:30pm or 7am
-3:30pm

Job Summary

The Draftsman Technician provides technical drafting support for engineering and maintenance projects. This role ensures accurate documentation of process systems, compliance with safety standards, and timely updates to plant drawings. The position requires proficiency in CAD software and collaboration across multiple teams to maintain high-quality engineering documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Drafting (25%) - Create and update Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and other technical drawings for new capital projects and maintenance activities.

Documentation Management (25%) - Maintain and revise process and utility drawings to reflect current plant configurations and standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration (25%) - Work with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure documentation accuracy and compliance with engineering specifications.

Site Support & Travel (25%) - Provide on-site drafting support across division locations as needed for project execution.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

High School Diploma or GED plus 4 years of relevant drafting experience; OR Associate’s degree in drafting, engineering technology, or related field plus 2 years of relevant drafting experience.

Experience:

2–4 years of drafting experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

Technical

Skills:

Proficiency in AutoCAD (2016 or newer). Familiarity with Revit and Solid Works preferred. Understanding of P& and process safety documentation.

Soft Skills:

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Primarily office-based with periodic travel to plant sites. Requires adherence to safety protocols and compliance with PSM (Process Safety Management) standards.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and Linked In, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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Keywords:

Drafting Technician, AutoCAD drafting, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, Process Safety Management, Engineering documentation, CAD software, Plant maintenance support, Technical drawings, Industrial drafting, Revit