Drafter

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

SUMMARY

The CAD Drafter will support the Engineering team by operating Computer Aided Design (CAD) computer system, including creating, updating, and modifying structural designs and performing manual drafting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned)

1. Create (and/or modify) CAD drawings for engineering projects.

2. Create custom packages of engineering support for customers to include (but not limited to) approval drawings, fabrication and assembly drawings, material specifications, and bill of materials (BOM).

3. Provide on-site Customer Service support as needed for hands-on engineering expertise.

4. Provide detailed installation drawings and descriptions for non-engineering personnel as needed.

5. Conduct required research for permit requirements as needed.

6. Impromptu travel as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving ability.

2. Ability to work independently as needed.

3. General knowledge of CAD and manual drafting principles, practices, methods, techniques, and engineering principles.

4. Demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication; read and interpret construction drawings; prepare accurate detailed drawings from data supplied from sketches and manufacturer specification sheets.

5. Operate computer using standard drafting (CAD) software.

6. Maintain effective, readily accessible files and record of office reports.

7. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and outside vendors/customers.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate’s Degree or completion of a technical trade school in CAD drafting or related field.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, short correspondence, and memos in the English language.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

1. Ability to add/subtract two digit numbers and to multiply/divide with 10's and 100's.

2. Ability to perform these operations using units of United States currency, weights, and measurements.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Windows/File Explorer, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), File Maker Pro, NetSuite

Graphs and email

REASONING ABILITY

1. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out complex instructions.

2. Ability to discern when other parties need to be involved in validating priorities.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Driver’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.