Mechanical Drafter

Mechanical Dafter

Description

Are you interested in joining a company that was recently certified as a "Great Place to Work" for the fourth year in a row?  If so, please read on...

JOB SUMMARY:

• Apply engineering theory and technical skills to support mechanical and electrical engineering activities.
• Create and maintain mechanical diagrams, layout drawings and parts lists used for the manufacture and installation of mechanical equipment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s degree (two years’ college or technical school) or equal mechanical drafting experience.
• 2 - 4 years of related experience.
• Computer Skills including EPLAN, Autodesk AutoCAD, Inventor, 3-D, and Microsoft Office.
• Aggressive and independent learner.

DESIRABLE:

• Knowledge of ASME standards is desirable. 
• Knowledge of mechanical 3-D drafting and reading and understanding these drawings are desirable. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Create detail and assembly drawings of design components using computer-aided design (CAD) software and standard drafting techniques.
• Create bill-of-material and part numbers for mechanical schematics.
• Consult with engineers to discuss and interpret design concepts and determine requirements of detailed working drawings.
• Understand manufacturing and installation processes and what is required on detail and assembly drawings to accomplish them.
• Read and understand schematics and drawings of mechanical systems.
• Maintain parts database and drawing libraries.
• Support printing, creating, filling, and other drafting support functions.
• Review work performed by his/her peers for correctness.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work thoroughly and correctly.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his/her own drive or initiative.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license, able to be insured.
• Able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE.)
• Able to work for any employer in the United States.
• Fluent in English language.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Sitting at desk for extended periods of time.
• Normally in an office environment but will be exposed to shop and site environment as job requires.
• Aerial work may be required.
• Environmental conditions vary from facility to facility (i.e. heat, noise).
• Occasional lifting of heavy objects.
• Uneven or slippery walking surfaces.
• Work from assigned L&S office unless prior approval given.