Drafter/Designer

Job Title

Job Summary

Work with general supervision and as a team player to perform routine drafting for mechanical, electrical, and/or electronic components using both 3D and 2D CAD software and word processing for support documents. Apply knowledge and skills of procedures and techniques to create and modify documents that form a technical data package. This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Generate new documents and revise existing documents for mechanical, electrical, and/or electronic components, as well as supporting documents.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and 1 to 2 years related experience and/or training. Post-high-school education courses in mechanical, electrical, and/or electronic drafting, dimensioning, and tolerancing, or 1 to 2 years of related experience and/or training are required. Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 and ASME Y14.100 is a plus. Mechanical, electrical, and/or electronic design knowledge is preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization. Ability to hear, speak, and understand in English. Requires fair written and oral communication skills.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Must have the ability to prioritize workload and complete tasks in a timely manner. Ability to pay close attention to detail, stay focused, and maintain a high degree of accuracy on repetitive work. Requires strong organizational skills and work habits. Ability to follow instructions and procedures exactly and make minor decisions if following an established procedure. Ability to be highly productive in generating drawings and revisions. All work is subject to review.

Interpersonal Skills

As a member of the organization, the employee is expected to work effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; addressing others by name, title or other respectful identifier and; respecting the diversity of our work force in actions words and deeds.

Interactions

Need to be open-minded. Required to be a team player, cooperating with colleagues as required. Work may be independent but will involve interactions with engineers and members of other departments. Should be capable of working independently and under time pressure.

Computer Skills

Prior experience in mechanical, electrical, and/or electronic component drafting, and personal computer use with Word and Excel, is required. Prior knowledge of SolidWorks and SOLIDWORKS PDM is desired.

Tools/Equipment Used on the Job

Personal computer using SolidWorks, SOLIDWORKS PDM, AutoCAD, Visio, Excel, and Word. Copier/printer and plotter.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is usually performed in an air-conditioned office environment. Position involves sitting, standing, and/or walking. Position requires the ability to frequently exert up to 10 pounds of force to move/lift objects, and occasionally up to 20 pounds of force. May involve some lifting. Repetitive type job. Extensive periods sitting at the desk, reading the computer screen, and making drawings. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, reach, or walk. This position requires that the employee be able to hear and speak clearly. The ability to work under time pressure is necessary. Willing to work long hours if required. Ability to work independently and as a team player. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfy each essential duty. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.