Electrical Drafter

Status: Full Time

Classification:Non- Exempt                    Salary*: $24.00-$30.00 / hr 

Reports to: President                    Supervises: N/A

Job Purpose:    Design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components or systems for industrial machinery.

Essential Functions

•    Confer with engineers, customers and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products.

•    Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks that include but are not limited to 3D modeling and schematic creation.

•    Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.

•    Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.

•    Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems and topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.

•    Troubleshoot issues and recommend remedial measures

Qualifications

•    Proficient in drawing practices and procedures (drafting and modeling practices).

•    Experience using CAD tools, solid modeling software, electrical simulation and other engineering computer programs.

•    Proficient in MS Office and general computer applications.

•    Must be detail-oriented and thorough; able to solve complex problems and make decisions.

•    Good communication and time-management skills.

•    Must have valid drivers license

Physical and Mental Demands

•    Will spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers.

•    Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, bend or kneel; reach with hands and arms.

•    Use hands to handle or operate standard office equipment and measuring devices.

•    Near vision and ability to adjust focus; able to talk and hear; ability to visualize.

•    May spend long hours in intense concentration requiring attention to detail and accuracy.

•    There are a number of deadlines associated with this position which may cause significant stress.

•    May be required to climb and balance; work at heights.

•    Occasionally lift materials and supplies.

Work Environment

•    Will spend majority of time in office setting.

•    May occasionally spend time in warehouse, assembly shop and welding shop.

•    Noise level is usually low to moderate but may be very loud.

•    May involve hazardous materials, fumes, moving parts/equipment, electrical shock risk, extreme heat (welding) and extreme cold (liquid nitrogen).

•    Severe hot weather is likely and severe cold weather is possible on occasions when working outside of office.

QMS Requirements

•    008-SOP-002, 008-SOP-003, 008-SOP-004, 008-SOP-005, 008-SOP-008, 008-SOP-010, 008-SOP-012, 008-SOP-013, 008-SOP-014, 008-SOP-016, 008-SOP- 018, 008-SOP-019, 008-SOP-021, 008-SOP-025, 008-SOP-026. 008-SOP-028 

Acknowledgment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the Electrical Drafter. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks and skills required of an employee in this position. Techcrane reserves the right to require that other tasks be performed when warranted (for example, by changes in personnel or workload). Techcrane also reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.