Design Drafter

Job Description

Job Description

Join a RECORD SETTING team

The team at Plymouth Industries continues to live up to their moniker as One Winning Team . 2024 results reveal they have set another company record. What's more, recent survey results confirm the team has achieved an all-time high for employee engagement. Having a winning team makes it possible for Plymouth industries, a holding entity, to lead the industries they serve.

Preserve | Protect | Provide

Plymouth Industries serves three primary industries in the design, manufacturing and distribution of its products. Cimline is a leading brand serving the pavement maintenance industry with the broadest product portfolio in the market. Garlock Safety Systems leads the fall prevention safety industry in both product and customer breadth. Garlock Equipment Company has been the leader in commercial roofing equipment for 65 years. At Plymouth Industries we Preserve roadways, Protect people, and are a leader in helping Provide reliable rooftops.

We know when we serve our customers well, it serves us all well. Our company's recent record-breaking performances have resulted in record-breaking profit sharing for our team members. We are a team that loves to win, we are One Winning Team.

We are headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, with 2 locations in Minnesota and operations in Mississippi, Chicago, and New York City.

GENERAL SUMMARY
This position of Design Drafter is responsible for creating and changing drawings and related documentation for MeasureSafe, using SolidWorks/AutoCAD system. This involves maintaining documentation such as layout design drawings, bill of materials and Engineering Change and Release Notices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Update or create drawings and CAD models using SolidWorks/AutoCAD and established company drawing procedures.
• MeasureSafe Drafter
o Create drone flight plans of property to be surveyed.
o Assess project scope and determine a market value for pilot.
o Interact with customers, sales team and pilots to schedule flights of properties.
o Evaluate flight data to assess risks and design a fall prevention plan to be OSHA compliant.
• Create detailed fall prevention layout drawings and BOMs for quoting and installation.
• Communicate with customers in call/team meeting as needed as SME for fall prevention.
• Prioritize projects and coordinate with team to remain accountable to project commitments to all shareholders.
• Support sales and customer care by assisting in all technical specifications related to products/projects, such as code compliance, engineering specifications, documentation and guidelines for safe use and installation.
• Drive continuous improvement through the development and/or enhancement of internal design process of Garlock Safety layout processes.
• Review layout drawings to ensure adherence to standards, accuracy, easy to read format.
• Research and understand OSHA standards.
• Participate in project team meetings on an as needed basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned, such as, but not limited to:
o Under the general direction of the Sr Product Engineer, update or create drawings and CAD models using SolidWorks and established company drawing procedures.
o Document and assist with implementation of documentation changes by creating or updating information required for engineering change orders and engineering release notices.
o Maintain the accuracy of existing design and production documents, such as bills-of material, routings, drawings, and item master information.
o Create, update, and maintain existing product manuals based on director of Product Engineers and applicable bill of material changes.
• Adhere to the Company Safety policies.
• Adhere to the Company CARE Initiative: Commit, Accountability, Responsiveness, Effort
• Adhere to the Company Core Values: Performance Driven, Quality In All We Do, Act With Integrity And Professionalism, Collaborative Continuous Improvement, Be Safe, and Impress the Customer

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Two-year associate's degree in technical drafting, mechanical design or similar technical
drawing program. Minimum of 3 years related experience using SolidWorks to create
drawings and models of components and basic assemblies

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical documentation and engineering
drawings. Ability to effectively communicate and interact with co-workers to effectively
complete tasks.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply basic mathematical principles, including percentages.

 

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal
with several abstract and concrete variables. Application of sound judgment in the execution
of all activities.

COMPUTER SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS
Proficient in SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD. Experienced with engineering drawing practices, such
as ANSI Y14.100 and Y14.5.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must be able to obtain or possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license.

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

A background and drug screening will be conducted for employment purposes.