Mechanical Drafter I

Mechanical Design Engineer

Excellent career opportunity with established growth-oriented manufacturer of commercial truck trailers. We are looking for candidates with a strong interest and skillset in mechanical design with background in CAD. Training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create drawings using SolidWorks and Bills of Materials using AS400 as required to support manufacturing plants in production of trailers on a per order basis.

• Develop designs that includes the entire trailer assembly as well as focus on specific areas such as lower front subframe, landing leg, lower rear subframe suspensions, braking, electrical harness, lights, walls, floor, and thermal performance. Daily tasks frequently include designing sheet metal and structural fabrication including welding.

• Utilize manufacturing based skillsets to process trailer production orders resulting in a compete bill of materials and design package that meets customer requirements.

• Configure special order trailers using option conflict resolution.

• Specify material selection including various types of steel, aluminum, wood, plastic, urethane foams, fasteners, and components.

• Communicate with sales, engineering, outside suppliers, and other departments as required. Acquire vendor information using on-line tools.

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of drafting standards.

• Working knowledge of CAD software. SolidWorks preferred.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Mechanical aptitude and good math skills.

• Willing to accept responsibility, work independently, and follow directions.

• Good organizational skills & self-motivated.

• 1-3 years of drafting experience in design of sheet metal, or structural fabrication, and welding is preferred but not required.

• A two-year degree is preferred but not required.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Regularly exercises discretion and the ability to prioritize workload.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

None required.

Physical Demands:

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. While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to lift 10 lbs. up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $23 to $28 an hour Non-exempt Position We offer medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, life insurance, voluntary spouse life insurance, voluntary dependent life insurance, FSA, DCA, long term disability, accident insurance and more!