HMH Iron Design

Overview

HMH Iron Design is a specialized architectural and ornamental metal fabrication company in Brooklyn, NY, known for producing high-end, custom metalwork for residential and commercial projects. They are seeking an experienced Architectural Metal Detailer / Drafter who can develop accurate, practical, fabrication-ready shop drawings and understands the fabrication, assembly, and installation of architectural metalwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed 2D and 3D shop drawings, fabrication drawings, assembly details, and installation documentation.
• Interpret architectural drawings, specifications, design concepts, and structural information.
• Visit project sites to take accurate field measurements, verify existing conditions, and coordinate installation requirements.
• Develop practical fabrication details, including connections, fastening methods, material thicknesses, tolerances, and assembly methods.
• Identify potential conflicts, dimensional discrepancies, and constructability issues before fabrication begins.
• Coordinate directly with project managers, architects, designers, fabricators, and installation teams.
• Prepare material takeoffs, cutting lists, and other production documentation.
• Revise drawings based on architect approvals, field conditions, and fabrication requirements.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Work closely with the fabrication shop to ensure drawings are practical, complete, and ready for production.

Requirements

• Proven experience in architectural, ornamental, or miscellaneous metal detailing and fabrication drawings.
• Strong understanding of metal fabrication processes, including welding, cutting, bending, machining, fastening, and assembly.
• Advanced proficiency in at least one major professional CAD or 3D modeling platform, such as AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, Inventor, Tekla Structures, or equivalent.
• Ability to produce professional, accurate, fabrication-ready shop drawings independently.
• Experience performing field measurements and translating existing site conditions into detailed drawings.
• Familiarity with steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, bronze, and architectural glass integration.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, dimensional tolerances, fabrication limitations, and installation requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to coordinate files and drawings with other design and production software.