What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Drafter II position at RIGID Industries?
Summary
RIGID Industries is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Drafter II with expertise in SolidWorks to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in creating detailed mechanical drawings and models for Electro-Mechanical assemblies. This role requires precision, creativity, and collaboration with engineers and product development teams.
Essential Functions
- Create accurate 2D drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks for mechanical components and assemblies.
- Interpret engineering sketches and design requirements to produce detailed drawings.
- Perform tolerance stack analysis on full assemblies
- Assist with design reviews from development through to production
- Prepare and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) and ensure alignment with design standards.
- Maintain CAD library in Solidworks PDM
- Collaborate with engineers and production teams to refine designs for manufacturability and cost efficiency.
- Update and revise existing drawings to reflect design changes and improvements.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, company guidelines, and quality requirements.
- Support prototype development and assist in troubleshooting design issues.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Minimum 4 years of experience in mechanical drafting.
- Associate degree or technical certification in Mechanical Drafting, Design Technology, or related field.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and PDM (including assemblies, sheet metal, and configurations).
- Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and mechanical design principles.
- Experience with manufacturing processes such as machining, Aluminum diecast and plastic injection molding, and sheet metal fabrication.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Strong technical writing abilities.
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills required.
- Experience with new product development.
- Technical experience in a manufacturing environment
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Working Environment & Physical Job Requirements
The physical demands described within this job description 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.
- Manufacturing / Office environment
- Fast paced environment with occasional interruptions.
- Regularly required to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operator computer keyboard / perform assembly techniques
- Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, rarely lift and/or move up to 35 pounds
Salary : $50,000 - $70,000