Draftsman I - Central Fab Shop (Athol)

POSITION SUMMARY

Idaho Forest Group is hiring a Drafter Level 1 for immediate shop support in Central Fabrication. Responsibilities include modeling and detailing parts for manufacturing, reverse engineering existing parts, and using precise measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, and 3D scanners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations
• Design flat pattern parts for water/laser/plasma/torch, understand capabilities and limitations of each process and be able to select most viable option for parts that are drawn.
• Design parts for machining including parts from castings and fully machined parts such as shafts and other fabrications
• Design parts in solid modeling software from scan data
• Create assemblies of modeled parts to check fits and interferences
• Operate 3D scanning equipment
• Create Bill of Materials for assemblies
• Consistently work at acceptable production levels
• Knowledge of material composition for selection of proper materials for engineered parts such as castings, shafts, and fabrications
• Other duties as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in mechanical drafting or design.
• 0-3 years of drafting/design experience.

Technical Skills:

• Experience in 2D CAD (AutoCAD) and 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred).
  • General knowledge of gears and basic design principles
  • Experience with 3D scanning equipment
• Good understanding of fabrication, machining, and assembly processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

General Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; computer skills including excel, word, email
• Ability to plan, develop and organize multiple demands
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Self-motivation; results oriented
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid driver’s license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distance, and climb stairs.

• Bend at waist – occasional
• Twist upper body – occasional
• Stoop - occasional
• Repetitive use of hands – frequent for clerical duties
• Stand/walk – frequent
• Sit – occasional
• Vision – near and far correctable; depth perception
• Hearing – preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery, mobile equipment, emergencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, airborne particles (sawdust).

Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law.