What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drafter - Hunt Valve position at Fairbanks Morse Defense?
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Hunt Valve, a Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) company, has been manufacturing valves for naval customers for decades. As the company continues to grow, it is in need of additional full time drafting support for the engineering and operations departments. Additionally, this role would support modeling and drafting needs at other facilities in the FMD family of companies. This position would directly support the engineering team in day-to-day activities to ensure work progresses on schedule and with high quality. Hunt offers a unique working environment that allows a hands-on individual to develop and grow as the company expands its footprint and maintains high performance as a trusted defense contractor.
Essential Job Functions:
This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.
Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Hunt Valve, a Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) company, has been manufacturing valves for naval customers for decades. As the company continues to grow, it is in need of additional full time drafting support for the engineering and operations departments. Additionally, this role would support modeling and drafting needs at other facilities in the FMD family of companies. This position would directly support the engineering team in day-to-day activities to ensure work progresses on schedule and with high quality. Hunt offers a unique working environment that allows a hands-on individual to develop and grow as the company expands its footprint and maintains high performance as a trusted defense contractor.
Essential Job Functions:
- Generation of models and associated drawings for valve assemblies and sub-components.
- Interfacing with greater engineering team and operations personnel to ensure valid drawings are available for machining, assembly, as well as various vendor needs.
- Information management and data entry tasks associated with generation and tracking of new and revised drawings.
- Support in management and continuous improvement of existing policies and procedures associated with drafting functions.
- Demonstrable experience with development of complex mechanical models as well as corresponding drawings based on input drawings.
- Highly motivated “self-starter” that is eager to put in work to help the organization be successful and to build their own career.
- Willingness to see problems and drive towards a solution without requiring instruction on a step-by-step basis.
- Proficiency in common drafting and modeling practices. Knowledge of SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and familiarity with ANSI drawing standards is a plus.
- Associates of Science degree preferred
- 1-5 Years in a drafting and/or modeling position
- Experience with fixturing/work holding a plus
- Excellent professionalism and ethical behavior
- Excellent organizational skills; detail-orientated and proactive in management of projects and tasks
- Able to stand or sit for prolonged periods, and move about the facility
- Prolonged periods of time on computer
- Effective contributor both as an individual and as part of a project group
- Must be able to communicate effectively in writing, by phone, and face-to-face.
- Need to be well-organized and able to self-manage on tasks to completion.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and drafting/modeling knowledge.
- Familiarity with a mechanical / fabrication environment is a plus.
- Usual office working conditions with the mix of a production environment.
- Prior experience with casting/machining modeling is a plus.
This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.
Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
