About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Ever felt the satisfaction of bringing a building to life, line by careful line? We’re searching for a talented Draft Man who’s ready to dive into the details and play a key role in our standing seam factory and dynamic contracting company. Based out of the Sharjah Hamriyah Free Zone, this is more than a desk job — it’s a chance to help shape projects from the ground up with a team that values your sharp eye and practical skills.
About the Company
Set in the heart of Sharjah Free Zone, we’re a growing player in the regional construction and manufacturing scene, with a strong focus on standing seam roofing systems. Our workplace combines the reliability of established processes with the energy and adaptability of a tight-knit team. You’ll find a work environment where communication flows easily (often over strong cups of coffee), and where hands-on problem-solvers are more than just welcomed — they’re celebrated. If you thrive on collaboration and have an eye for practicality, you’ll feel right at home.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Create accurate, detailed technical drawings using AutoCAD for various standing seam and contracting projects
- Interpret architectural and engineering sketches and convert them into clear shop drawings
- Coordinate with the project managers, site engineers, and factory staff to clarify requirements and ensure all drawings meet company and client standards
- Update and revise drawings as projects evolve or requirements shift
- Prepare and organize documentation using Microsoft Office tools
- Assist the team in ensuring all documentation and drawings are labeled, filed, and accessible
- Occasionally join site visits or factory floor walk-throughs to check details and confirm measurements
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves:
- Proficiency in spoken and written English (communication is everything here)
- Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD
- Very good command of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
- Solid attention to detail, with a knack for turning complex specs into clear, useable drawings
- Open to male or female candidates; what matters is your drive and diligence
Nice-to-Haves:
- Ability to speak Arabic or Filipino in addition to English
- Experience in a similar industrial, factory, or contracting environment
- Familiarity with standing seam systems or roofing industry practices
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive salary, set according to your experience and skills
- Work in Sharjah Hamriyah Free Zone — convenient, accessible, and bustling with energy
- Collaborate with a supportive, motivated team who care about quality and each other
- Mix of office and on-site exposure: never a dull, repetitive day
- Professional growth opportunities — we notice and reward initiative
- Multi-cultural workplace with clear communication and mutual respect at its core
We work hard, respect each other’s contributions, and believe that a good idea can come from anyone on the team. If you’re ready to put your drafting skills to use where they’ll truly make an impact, this could be your next great move.
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- Can you walk us through your process for creating technical drawings in AutoCAD, especially when translating architectural or engineering sketches into shop drawings?
- How do you ensure that your drawings remain both accurate and clear when project requirements change or evolve mid-way?
- Could you describe any previous experience you have with standing seam roofing systems or similar construction projects?
- What steps do you take to coordinate effectively with project managers, site engineers, and factory staff to ensure your drawings meet all necessary standards?
- Tell us about a time you had to prepare and organize extensive documentation for a project. How did you use Microsoft Office tools to support this task?
- Have you ever made on-site visits or checked factory floor details to resolve uncertainties in your drawings? What did you learn from that experience?
- Describe an instance where your attention to detail helped prevent a costly mistake in a project. What was your approach?
- How do you handle situations when two team members provide differing feedback or requirements for a drawing you’re working on?
- Give an example of how you’ve adapted your work style to collaborate within a multi-cultural or interdisciplinary team.
- In our company, communication flows easily and openly. How do you contribute to creating a supportive, idea-friendly team environment?
- Share a time when you took initiative on a project. What was the impact, and how did it feel to be recognized for it?
- How do you stay motivated on days when your tasks might become repetitive, and what keeps your attention sharp from project to project?
- Working here, you’ll sometimes need to balance office work with site interactions. How comfortable are you juggling these different settings, and how do you stay organized?