Layout Drafter

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Education

Job Description:

• Associate’s degree preferred in Drafting Technology or Mechanical Engineering, OR High School Diploma Vocational Training in CAD required.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 4 years’ relevant mechanical drafting experience
  
  

Skills / Ability

• Proficient in AutoCAD 2014 and above.
• Proficient in flat pattern development
• Proficient PC skills and able to learn new software applications
• Strong attention to detail with the capability of self-checking work for accuracy
• Strong mechanical aptitude, good reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of current hood and parts catalog.
• Strong knowledge of product construction.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to manage time, flex with workflow demands, and prioritize work
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing blueprints and specs
• Ability to recognize and identify all the different types of sheet metal used within the plant.
• Ability to utilize ERP Systems (Syspro).
• Ability to perform departmental audits on design and programming.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of 2D and 3D engineering standards
• 3D Mechanical/Design drafting experience
• Experience working in a production environment
• Experience in sheet metal manufacturing
  
  

Scope

Create and design equipment, mechanisms, and optional features for new and existing products, providing drawings and flat pattern layouts reflecting concern for function, costs, manufacturability, and quality.

Function

This position reports to the Plant Manager of the business unit and is responsible for working from 2D and 3D models or blueprints to generate flat pattern sheet metal parts for the Laser cutting and press brake machines. The position will have frequent contact with persons in manufacturing, the mechanical design team, sales, and management personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB Responsibilities

• Use AutoCAD software to generate flat pattern sheet metal parts and FP plumbing details.
• Program parts for the Lasers using SigmaNest.
• Solicit feedback from production personnel; troubleshoot production problems relating to part design criteria.
• Research limitations and restrictions due to UL, NSF, UMC, NFPA, and any other governing entity dictating design requirements.
• Maintain and update product design criteria as necessary.
• Provide feedback to Sales and Drafting departments regarding design criteria.
• Provide technical support to Sales, Drafting, and Manufacturing as required.
• Research new and improved construction methods for continued product improvement.
• Train personnel in product designs, as required.
• Assist in standardizing selection criteria for parts.
• Properly maintain drawing system integrity in the product data management system.
• Work independently to complete groups of drawing projects with good documentation and organization.
• Importing BOMs and material call-outs in Syspro.
  
  

Physical Requirements

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.

• Frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle.
• Occasionally required to walk or operate office equipment and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: vision and the ability to adjust and focus, in order to read floor plans, kitchen layouts, mechanical blueprints, and specifications.
• Sit at a desk and work on a computer for several hours per day.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Office environment
• Heavy PC use
• No travel required
• This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
  
  

Compensation Information

Hourly Pay Range: $28-31

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

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