Drafter

About This Role

This Drafter role is responsible for creating detailed drawings and assembly methods for various machinery and mechanical devices. The position involves developing designs, creating 3D models, and resolving design problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed designs for mechanical equipment and controls
• Create 3D models from old mylar prints
• Provide details on component descriptions
• Resolve design problems
• Make revisions/corrections to prints after machining to reflect actual inspection assembly of the tool
• Review and analyze specifications
• Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery
• Compute dimensions of materials and purchase accordingly
• Correct operating deficiencies
• Draft technical details
• Specify dimensions, materials, and procedures
• Draw in minute details of structures
• Design the parts of a machine
• Consult technical handbooks and tables while in drafting phase
• Use Computer Aided Design and Drafting systems to prepare 3D drawings
• Create and store drawings electronically
• Program drawings into automated manufacturing systems
• Prepare variations of design
• Prepare engineering drawings that detail plans and specifications
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area
• Keep all walkways and aisles free of any debris or clutter
• Maintain 5S standards by returning tools to shadow boards
• Sweep floor and finishing area as needed
• Support with miscellaneous plant functions (i.e. plant layouts, automation projects, application engineering, etc.)

Requirements

• Associate's degree and/or 2-3 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficient at using a Windows based PC and email
• Working knowledge of Excel
• Knowledge of CAD Systems (Inventor)
• 3D Modeling experience
• Ability to establish relationships with employees, peers, and vendors
• Ability to multi-task
• Dependable
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, such as blueprints, work orders, equipment operational manuals, and follow verbal instructions
• Ability to write reports, fill out work orders, and additional work needed forms
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry