Mechanical Drafter

Position Title: Mechanical Drafter
Reports to: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Position Description:
As a key member of our Team, you will be responsible for creating and modifying SolidWorks models, assemblies, and drawings related to mechanical assemblies and manufacturing processes.  As well as creating and modifying SOP documents. Taurus Engineering has been in Long Beach for over 50 years and provides submersible cables and connectors for oil companies all over the world. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Create and modify SolidWorks models, assemblies, and drawings.
•    Create and modify Standard Operating Procedures.
•    Communicate effectively with the Engineering and Production departments.
•    Provide timely updates for drawing completion and workload.
•    Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision Responsibilities:
None

Organizational Responsibilities:
•    Work interactively with Design Engineering and Production Departments.
•    Manage workload effectively.

Qualification Requirements:
Certain qualifications must be met for the successful performance of the essential functions of this position. The requirements listed below outline the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the satisfactory performance of this position. Accommodation will be made to aid qualified individuals with disabilities for they to successfully perform the essential requirements.

Minimum Qualifications unique to this position:
•    Skilled at using SolidWorks within a mechanical design and assembly environment.
•    Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with mechanical assemblies.
•    Ability to create, read, and understand Engineering drawings.

Overall Qualifications for this position:
•    Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities.
•    Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
•    Commitment to excellence and high standards.
•    Able to communicate with all levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing.
•    Have a positive attitude and a desire to learn.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:
•    Experience documenting, creating, and modifying Standard Operating Procedures related to mechanical assemblies. 
•    Associates or BS degree in engineering with a focus on mechanical engineering.
•    Experience with 3D slicing software.
•    Experience with basic machine shop and hand tools, i.e., drill press, mini-lathe, bandsaw, etc.

Travel:
Limited travel may be required.

Computer Skills:
•    SolidWorks, with a focus on mechanical assemblies.
•    Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Safety and Housekeeping:
Adhere to the company’s safety and housekeeping standards and procedures.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands describe what the employee may be exposed to during the performance of this duty. Accommodations will be made to aid individuals with disabilities so that they may successfully perform the functions below: 

•    Regularly required to sit and walk.
•    Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.

Work Environment: 

The work environment describes what the employee will be exposed to during the performance of the duty.

•    Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts 
•    Moderate to loud noise level 
•    Office and Warehouse environment 

Compensation $19.00-$22.00 DOE

Salary : $19 - $22